Delighting in Him
October 2, 2019
Time with God is the fountain from which holiness, joy, and delight flow. It reminds us who we are and whose we are.
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Giving Is an Adventure
September 30, 2019
Sometimes I meet Christians who seem utterly bored with their lives. There is a great cure for boredom, although it’s one people don’t typically consider: giving more time, money, and energy to God’s Kingdom work, and inviting God to open our eyes to the needs surrounding us.
Joe Rigney on How to Be a Doer of the Word, Not Just a Hearer
September 27, 2019
I really appreciated this article by Joe Rigney, assistant professor of theology and literature at Bethlehem College & Seminary and author of The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts. It’s a great and practical explanation of what it means to obey the command in James 1:22 to be a doer of God’s Word.
Modern Research about Happiness Repeatedly Parallels Biblical Principles
September 25, 2019
Though in my books on happiness I emphasize an understanding of happiness based on the Bible, theology, and church history, I’ve also read a dozen or so secular books on happiness. Many writers document remarkable discoveries about happiness that conform to biblical teachings—though few appear to realize the connection.
Where Should We Look When Christian Leaders Fall?
September 23, 2019
I recently wrote about how “Famous Christians Are Losing Their Faith...and So Should You If Your Faith Is in Them.” The following article, by Nathan Tarr, is another reminder of the importance of not putting our ultimate trust in human leaders and of remembering that the gospel is all about Jesus.
How Do We Balance What Scripture Says About Saving with the Biblical Commands to Give Generously?
September 20, 2019
Saving can be wise, but it is never a substitute for giving. If ever we don’t feel we can save and give, by all means we should give. Some people in Scripture are rebuked for saving too much, but no one is ever rebuked for giving too much.
Suffering’s Limits
September 18, 2019
One reason the problem of evil and suffering can seem so acute to us is the cumulative weight we feel from media oversaturation. At most, people used to bear the sufferings of their own families, communities, or nations. Now, through instant access to global events, we witness the sufferings of an entire world.
Bruce Ware on Is Jesus the Only Savior, and Is Faith in Christ Necessary to Be Saved?
September 16, 2019
My friend Bruce Ware is an accomplished theologian and a professor of Christian Theology at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Here he answers some vital questions about whether Christ, and faith in Him, really is the only way to be saved.
God’s Sovereignty Means Our Giving Isn’t Random
September 13, 2019
The popular expression “random acts of kindness” is catchy and good hearted, but as believers in a sovereign God, we should see how He orchestrates our lives, including the people we know and the needs he brings across our path.
God’s Truth Is at the Heart of the Spiritual Life
September 11, 2019
A common Old Testament word expressing truth, emeth, speaks of a dependable reality that’s solid and binding. Truth is the bedrock of human relationships (Exodus 20:16), involving an integrity of thoughts, speech, or actions.