Why sharing Christ is both easier and harder in a post-Christian culture
Evangelism is the one topic that is guaranteed to get the most amens in church and yet produces the most fear and guilt in those of us called to share the good news of the gospel. And today, in an...
View ArticleWhen contentment is hard to come by
Our lives can be dictated by our emotions, riding the rollercoaster to the heights in a time when things are going well and crashing into discouragement and frustration when we face difficulties,...
View Article5 reasons why our work matters to God
“Pastor, my dream is to one day save enough money so I can quit my job and do real Kingdom work.” This is a sentiment I’ve heard many times over the course of my ministry. One the one hand, it makes me...
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Telling the truth beautifully
Andrew Peterson was a young musician when he posted a message board comment to one of his favorite bands, Cademon’s Call, with a link to his lyrics. This spontaneous act set off a long spiral of events...
View Article4 ways Sir Roger Scruton shaped me
I was sitting in Panera when I received a text message from a friend and colleague: “Roger Scruton has died.” I was with my family and a widow from our church, holding back tears until I could get in...
View ArticleA prayer in a time of coronavirus
The whole world is reeling from the threat of the coronavirus. COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption as sports leagues, conferences, and churches have closed their doors and medical...
View ArticleWhat Holy Week reminds us of in the midst of a pandemic
I wouldn’t have realized the next morning was Sunday if my wife and I hadn’t talked about it the night before. I didn’t even realize that it was Palm Sunday until I looked at Twitter after I woke up....
View ArticlePaul Miller on Coronavirus Part 2: Why the Chinese Communist Party bears...
Former CIA analyst and White House National Security Council staffer Paul Miller joins Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow to discuss how the early warnings of a pandemic like COVID19 were missed and what...
View Article5 reasons for the fear-destroying death of Christ
Hebrews 2:10-18 explains Hebrews 2:9, which states that Jesus tasted death for everyone. Specifically, this passage answers the question, “Why did Jesus taste death for everyone?” And there are at...
View ArticleHow the resurrection affects our relationship to the culture
At times, cultural engagement by Christians can seem vain and hopeless. The ever-changing, never-listening culture into which Christians speak is overwhelming. This reality often results in two extreme...
View ArticleThe threat of a virus can’t undo Jesus’ victory
How is it possible that a virus could create so much disruption, travail, and death? We see many good news stories of heroes stepping up to serve people affected by this disease, but the dominant...
View Article3 things about God that do not change in an ever-changing world
When the first of our spring activities were canceled a few weeks ago, my husband and I discussed the possibility that a shelter-in-place order would be in effect. At that time, it seemed like we were...
View ArticleWhen will our church buildings reopen?
This past weekend many pastors across America faced a situation they never would have imagined: preaching an Easter sermon to a congregation trapped in their homes. We should be exceedingly grateful...
View Article“Suffering is Never for Nothing”
The current pandemic has caused grievous suffering all across the globe. How do we cope? We listen to the advice of those who have suffered before us. We lean into Scripture and the foundational truth...
View ArticleDon’t miss Jesus when others walk away from the faith
The Christian life is never easy. Growing up in the church, I was told constantly that living as a Christian would be challenging, but I didn't really know what form those challenges would take. As a...
View ArticlePastor, care for your soul so you can care for your congregation
Many pastors are in the midst of an identity crisis. As the importance of religion in the American psyche wanes, along with the unique experience of a global pandemic, churches are experiencing a...
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Grieving in a Time of Plague
Many people talked about “cabin fever” during the social distancing necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, often musing about the places they wish they could go—the beach or a restaurant or a...
View Article6 Ways You Can Pray for Medical Providers
In the midst of a pandemic, medical providers around the world need believers to approach the throne of grace on their behalf. Below are just a few of the ways you can pray for us. 1. Wisdom Many of...
View ArticleRelying on God’s wisdom helps us understand the world
Herman Bavinck, Dutch theologian and Christian leader of the late 19th/early 20th centuries, delivered the first edition of his Christian Worldview in 1904, and later revised and republished it in...
View ArticleOur hope in the midst of dealing with doubt
For a long time I’ve had a serious problem. And it is the kind of thing I’ve always thought I couldn’t talk about. My problem is doubt. I know that might not seem like a scandalous revelation. But to...
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