Category Archives: Church

The Mission of God: Blessed to be a Blessing

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us — so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Psalm 67:1-2 Why does God bless His people? Is … Continue reading

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Macarius on How We Should Pray

Some people came to Macarius of Egypt (one of the desert fathers) and asked, “How should we pray?” The old man said to them, “You don’t need to keep saying the same thing; instead, stretch out your hands and say, … Continue reading

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Forgetting Kindness

Kindness has always been esteemed in the pages of Scripture. It is the fruit of God’s Spirit within. Those who follow Christ are to clothe themselves in kindness. And there is an inherent danger in forgetting kindness, especially the kindness of … Continue reading

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A Risk Worth Taking

In a recent poll, participants in the United Kingdom were asked a simple question: “How can you tell if someone is a Christian?” You couldn’t be blamed if you guessed that participants would identify a practice like daily Bible reading … Continue reading

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A Birthday Surprise

Sunny surprised me by inviting my sister down for my birthday. Enjoyed a great time of worship together and a birthday lunch at J. Alexander’s, my favorite restaurant. What a great day!

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A Month of Service

I love that I’ve been able to serve alongside so many good people this month: on mission trips to Baja (with the whole family) and Scotland (with Jackson), but also with such a loving church family willing to surround each … Continue reading

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My Preaching Partner

Had the opportunity to share the stage recently with Joshua, who is interning with us this summer. It’s been such a joy to watch him grow in his ability and to see him sharing his heart so effectively with our … Continue reading

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Paul in Acts: Jerusalem

But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul … Continue reading

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The Word of God is Not Bound

“But the word of God is not bound!” Paul, 2 Timothy 2:9 Paul tells Timothy about the chains he endures for the sake of the gospel. In this brief letter, he names Phygelus and Hermogenes as two have turned away … Continue reading

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Easter 2025: Joy Comes in the Morning

Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Martyn-Lloyd Jones was a famous preacher in Great Britain during the 20th century. As he was dying of cancer, a physician friend tried to offer him … Continue reading

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