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What Does It Mean to Be Ready to Meet the Lord?

article November 11, 2019

A reader asked me, “I often hear the saying ‘I want to be ready to meet my Lord.’ Can you explain what exactly you mean by this, please?” First of all, and most importantly, being ready to meet the Lord means you’ve made sure of your relationship with Jesus Christ, and are trusting only Him to save you.

Ray Ortlund on Is God For Us, Or Is He Against Us?

article October 28, 2019

For those who are in Christ, God’s discipline is an act of love. I appreciated these thoughts from Ray Ortlund about how Scripture demonstrates that God can be both for us, and against us.

Where Is Real Peace Found?

article October 11, 2019

On Monday, Nanci and I received some challenging news about the results of her recent CT scan. Two different surgeons believe her cancer, which they saw no more sign of until recently, has spread to her lungs. While Nanci and I are disappointed, of course, we had talked beforehand and were prepared to accept this from the hand of a sovereign and loving God. God is in control, and we really are at peace. 

Suicide, Heaven, and Jesus—the Final Answer to Our Sorrow

article October 7, 2019

In the wake of Jarrid Wilson's death, much has already been said about suicide and mental health and the need to address them within the church. But I want to highlight some things Greg Laurie, the senior pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship, has said, and also share some more thoughts related to suicide.

What It Means to Look upon God’s Goodness (an Update on Nanci)

article October 4, 2019

Many people have asked me how Nanci is doing since our last update in early September on her CaringBridge page. There has been nothing new to report since the outcome of her last test, but she'll have another test soon. I rarely repost the latest updates and prayer requests from CaringBridge on my blog, but since this test is significant, I’m posting this one since we would love your prayers.

Delighting in Him

article 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.

Joe Rigney on How to Be a Doer of the Word, Not Just a Hearer

article 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.

Would God Take Away My Pet to Punish Me for Sin in My Life?

article September 25, 2019

I have some besetting sins in my life that I commit on occasion, and I’m fearful that God has killed or allowed my dogs to die because of my sin as a way of punishing me. 

Waiting on God and Acknowledging His Goodness in Tough Times

article September 2, 2019

It’s been a long time since I’ve mentioned my wife Nanci’s health issues, and her battle with cancer. I share about it now because some of you have health issues, and most of you have spouses, children, parents, other family and/or friends who are facing them and all kinds of other challenges. I hope this will encourage you and give you some perspective.

J.C. Ryle on Preparing for Our Dying Hour

article August 19, 2019

I love these perspectives from Anglican bishop J. C. Ryle (1816–1900) on preparing for death by living well. With every passing year, each of us have more precious family and friends who have gone to be with Christ. As we look forward to the day when we too will see Jesus face to face, may we lean into and serve Him like never before.