Many of my friends who once professed to be Christians have walked away from the faith. If you are one of those people, I want you to know that I still love you and deeply appreciate our friendship. But I also grieve for you and pray for you. I know we don't have the opportunity... Continue Reading →
“I Didn’t Know God”
At first when he answered the phone I thought it was a joke. I had reconnected with a friend I hadn't talked to in ten years. But he sounded nothing like the friend I used to know. I even told him it didn’t sound like him. Of course, that made things awkward for a bit.... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus and Christ (John Piper)
I wanted to write a blog post addressing how a Christian navigates our current Coronavirus crisis. Such a discussion is profitable not only for Christians, but also for anyone who is looking for a steady rock in the shifting sands of uncertainty. These truly unprecedented times have caused many of us to think more deeply... Continue Reading →
Give Us This Day Our Non-Perishables
My wife Emily just got back from the grocery store this morning. In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, we weren’t really sure what to expect. We prayed with our two little girls before mommy left for the store, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Then she returned with an embarrassment of rations. Don’t get... Continue Reading →
Learning to Fly
Yesterday I was walking into the parking lot after church, somewhat weary from the morning's events, when I saw a shadow swiftly pass by on the ground. I glanced up at the sky, and just a moment later a hawk glided over my head. Without a single flap of its wings, it smoothly wheeled itself... Continue Reading →
What About Rahab?
I have often heard this accusation leveled at the Bible: "God commanded the Israelites to commit mass genocide when they conquered Canaan. A God of love could not be so cold and merciless, so I do not accept the Bible as true (at least not certain parts of it)." There are many ways to respond... Continue Reading →
Book Review – George Müller of Bristol by Arthur T. Pierson (5 stars)
This year I decided to take on Tim Challies' 2019 Christian Reading Challenge. Just recently I finished up my first biography for the year. Occasionally I will do a book review on some of the books I'm reading. You can read some of my thoughts about that process here. Today's book is George Müller of Bristol by... Continue Reading →
Trusting God Alone
Great leaders spend their lives pursuing clearly stated goals. William Wilberforce, for example, said, "Almighty God has set before me two great objectives, the abolition of the slave trade and the reformation of manners." I am finishing up a biography on the life of George Müller. He, too, had a clearly stated goal in life.... Continue Reading →