Pastor, Give the People What They Need, Not What They Want
It is of no small consequence that Paul’s dying exhortation to young Timothy was to, “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction”
Are You a ‘Judgmental’ Christian? Good.
One of the most misused verses in the Bible is Matthew 7:1, “Judge not lest ye be judged.” Professing Christians and non-Christians alike will quote this verse in a myriad of ways—mostly though as a tool for deflection.
Your ‘Fur Babies’ Aren’t Children
For the married couple who doesn’t desire kids, contra the dominion mandate of Gen. 1:28, pets fill the void of the pitter-patter of little image-bearers without much real, lasting sacrifice that is part and parcel to raising kids. In all of it, it speaks to the American ideals of comfort and freedom.
Why Churches Go Woke: They Deny The Sufficiency Of Scripture
Rather than Scripture being the norm that norms all other norms, it has taken second place to the prevailing cultural canons. Part and parcel to this issue is that many, and here I do truly mean many, view the Scriptures as a source we can go to in order to support what it is we truly believe about the world around us, rather than revelation given by God Himself that reveals the world for what it is.
The Three Worst Bibles You Already Own
Having read the Bible numerous times, studying it deeply, and working in pastoral ministry, I believe I now have a definitive list of the worst Bibles. I can tell you from my experience in the counseling office that these Bibles will absolutely cripple any Christian. They make for weak Christians that have a hard time even muddling through this sinful world. Some of them may surprise you.
Doubling-Down on Christian Persecution: The Cost of Following Jesus
We cannot claim Jesus as our own and also continue to endorse the world’s philosophies. As the years continue to pile up in our postmodern society, so do the excuses Christians make about why they are willing to deny Jesus and His doctrine.
Persecution: The New Reality for Biblical Christianity in America
American Christians, who desire to live godly, conservative, biblically oriented lives, need to prepare themselves and their families for persecution.
Christians, COVID-19, and the Dangerous Idol of Personal Safety
Decades of excessive comforts and conveniences have created lazy, self-serving, inward-looking Christians. Many have forgotten how to trust God for provision. Instead, we have looked to ourselves, our stocked supermarkets, our full refrigerators, and our 401ks to provide the assurance that our future’s are secure.