ARTICLES
Choosing the Good Portion — Luke 10:38-42
What did Jesus mean in Luke 10:42 when he told Martha that Mary had “chosen the good portion”? How can we also choose the good portion like Mary did?
"The Lord Bless You and Keep You" — Numbers 6:22-27
What are the three kinds of blessings we find in the Bible? And what does the blessing Jesus gave before he ascended to heaven mean for us today?
5 Ways People Worship Themselves
“If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshiping an idealized version of yourself” (Tim Keller). Here are five ways people go about designing their own god to worship.
God’s Gracious Nature
God provides so much we do not deserve. What can we learn from the Bible about God’s gracious nature?
Why You Should Love to Go to Church
The Scriptures warned that there would be a problem of Christians saying they don’t need to come to church. We live in those times. And I suggest that people are spiritually languishing because of this disregard.
Works in the Book of James—“Fruits and Evidences of a True and Lively Faith”
We read in James 2:24 that “a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” Yet, Paul writes that we are justified through faith and not works (Eph. 2:8-9). Are James and Paul at odds with each other?
Biblical Fathering: On Being Forthright
As opposed to the authoritarian and permissive parenting styles many of us experienced during childhood, here’s why being forthright is the biblical approach to fathering.
2 Kinds of Cheap Grace You Need to Avoid
Cheap grace is worthless. It tries to rob you of your peace and rest in your Savior. Here are two kinds of cheap grace that pretend to be the costly grace God gives you in Christ.
Why Did Jesus Use Animal Metaphors to Prepare His Disciples for the Mission of God?
Why did Jesus use the four animal metaphors of sheep, wolves, serpents, and doves to instruct his disciples (Matt. 10:16-20)?