If you have been in the church any length of time, you know how prone we are to hurt one another. We take sides against each other. We spread…
The Church today needs a robust and refreshingly biblical theology of suffering and it would behoove us to consider the voices of the past—in particular, the Puritans. They not…
During the winter, I help coach my son’s wrestling team. The ages for this team run from 4th-8th grade. For many of the younger kids, this is their first…
A few years ago, a friend treated my son and me to a tour of St. James’ Park, the home grounds of Newcastle United F.C., a famous English Premier…
[Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part survey of Calvin’s understanding of pietas for ministry today. For Part 1, click here.] God is Lord over the day-to-day…
[Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part survey of Calvin’s understanding of pietas for ministry today. For Part 2, click here.] John Calvin, a man exiled and marked…
Listening well to the preaching of God’s Word is foundational to spiritual growth and discipleship. Indeed, sanctification is not unrelated to how attentive we are to the faithful proclamation…
In the sixteenth century, Roman Catholic Europe had distinct roles for women—like mother, nun, and queen. But these roles (as they were defined then) were often far from biblical:…
My children have always enjoyed riddles. Whenever they learn a new one, they inevitably try it out on me. I guess and guess but rarely have the right answer.…
For a few people today, an hour or two on Sunday mornings is occupied with public worship, but for most people, the idea that Sunday is the Christian Sabbath—an…