AUTHOR

Derek J. Brown

The Importance of Compatibility in Romantic Relationships

By Derek J. Brown / February 14, 2026

The Bible gives us only three areas with which we must concern ourselves regarding compatibility in romantic relationships.

Should Christians Be Sad When a Fellow Believer Dies and Goes to Heaven?

By Derek J. Brown / January 5, 2026

If believers are awaiting a future of eternal glory, then should we grieve over our brethren who die and go on to heaven before us?

Why Can’t an Unbeliever’s Good Works Please God?

By Derek J. Brown / October 17, 2025

Here’s an illustration involving two neighbors that explains why we can’t please God with our good works outside of Christ.

3 Essential Aspects of Godly Manhood

By Derek J. Brown / August 20, 2025

These three essential aspects of godly manhood are under direct assault today from both outside and inside the church.

The Vital Importance of Personal Discipline in Your Life

By Derek J. Brown / May 29, 2025

“Hard work beats gifting.” Nothing of any significance has ever been accomplished without discipline. How does personal discipline specifically apply to the Christian life?

What Is Biblical Meditation?

By Derek J. Brown / February 25, 2025

It’s not an exaggeration that biblical meditation is almost completely antithetical to Eastern meditation. Here’s why biblical meditation is an essential part of a Christian’s worship.

10 Quick Tips for Becoming an Excellent Bible Interpreter

By Derek J. Brown / February 5, 2025

The Bible is God’s Word, and we need God’s help to rightly understand it. Here are 10 basic tips for becoming a skilled interpreter of Scripture.

How Do Christians Love People with Different Worldviews?

By Derek J. Brown / November 12, 2024

Here are two basic reasons why the Christian worldview enables me to love atheists and those who adhere to other religions.

How to Love Your Wife As Christ Loves the Church

By Derek J. Brown / October 23, 2024

It doesn’t matter how, why, when, or where you came to be married or how you feel about your marriage currently Here’s how you can love your wife right now as Christ loves the church.