The Urgent Need for Gospel Clarity
In the swirling currents of much of evangelicalism, there are few issues as dangerous as the intrusion of legalism. Don’t be...
Bruised Reeds and the Gentleness of Jesus
Growing up, my brothers and I were typical boys. Armed with sticks, we explored the forest behind our house, taking aim at any plants we...
Grace for Grieving
My kids love stories, and honestly, I would argue that we all do. I remember around the age of ten, my dad would read a chapter of the...
The Heart of the Reformation
The core concept of justification is being declared righteous in the presence of God, and it represents the pivotal aspect of salvation...
An Exposition of Psalm 8
The eighth Psalm stands out somewhat from the other Psalms, in that it is the first Psalm we find in the way that is organized to stand out...
What is the Kingdom of God?
“Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt. 6:33)[1] may be one of the best know portions of scripture that consider the kingdom. It was...
Does Rowan County Really Need More Churches?
Why would anyone think that it would be a good idea to start a new church anywhere in a region that has been named the Bible Belt? Take a...
Many are called, but few are chosen?
What did Jesus mean when he said, “many are called, but few are chosen”? Was He explaining that many are called to salvation, but only...
The Blessed Achievement of Failure
The Blessed Achievement of Failure No matter which way you slice it, our definition of success is different than God’s definition. The...