How Do We Know Who is Chosen?
1 Thessalonians 1:4-5a, 9 – 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not only…
Where are the Shepherds?
Philippians 2:19-22 – 19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.…
Quick Thoughts in Exodus
Sometimes we struggle in reading through the end of the book of Exodus. Is there really something to learn in the instructions for the construction of the…
Sledgehammers or Burden Bearers
Matthew 23:1–4 – 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, 3 so do…
Comfort in Tribulation
Revelation 7:13-17 – 13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14 I…
Doctrine Plus Mission: Proclaim a True Gospel
Galatians 1:6-9 – 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a…
Gather for More Than Your Good
Hebrews 10:24-25 – 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is…
A Hope We May be Ignoring
I want to help us to think about hope. Life is hard, Pain is real. Suffering is sometimes overwhelming. Frustrations about so many things threaten to steal…
Michael Kruger – Surviving Religion 101 — A Review
Michael J. Kruger. Surviving Religion 101: Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College. Wheaton: Crossway, 2021. Keeping the faith once you leave the home…
Do What is Good–A Simple Thought about Romans 13 and Christian Submission to Government
How does a Christian respond to government? Do we always, unquestioningly do what the government says? How do we know when it is time to respectfully refuse…