The Middle East and the Mission of God
Persia in Prophecy As the Middle East conflict has heated up once again, many people are asking whether this is a fulfillment of Bible prophecy….
The Transforming Power of Grace in Romans 6:1-14
While reflecting on Romans 6:1-14—a passage worth revisiting regularly—I found a profound answer to the problem of sin: the transforming power of grace. Paul begins…
Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry
I’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
The Hope of Israel
To all whose world was turned upside down October 7, 2023, there is Hope. Who Is the Messiah? While traveling in Israel awhile back, I…
Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement
Editor’s Note: This year, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Friday, October 11th, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, October 12th. The Day of Atonement,…
A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity
A few summers ago, our family drove across the country and ended up visiting Yosemite National Park for a few days. On the final day,…
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
This summer, I was blessed to attend the Refresh Europe Conference. Over the years, it’s changed, with more time given to friendships and teaching aimed…
Comedic Reversal in Paul’s Conversion
“but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket” (Acts 9:25) Biblical…
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
One of the joys of parenthood is taking your kids to the park. I’ve always enjoyed watching children interact with each other and those they…
Hannah, Sarah, and Hagar: A Brief Study in Character Analogy
In any form of storytelling, authors frequently employ modes of comparison between characters. Sometimes characters complement one another, resembling each other’s traits, actions, or other…