This year for Passion Week, we focus our attention on the stations of the cross. We will recount the hours leading up to Jesus’ death and pause at 14 key moments of his suffering. By entering his suffering and death, we hope to understand more fully the depths of our sin as well as the immeasurable riches of God’s grace … Read More
Wisdom and Rest
Proverbs 30:1-4 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. Who has ascended … Read More
Remembering Billy Graham
On February 21st Billy Graham died at his home in North Carolina. One of his many famous quotes is especially pertinent, “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into … Read More
12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You
Tony Reinke’s 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You is quickly becoming one of my favorite books. It’s undoubtedly relevant – who among us doesn’t own a smartphone, tablet, or computer? His descriptions of the the text messaging, social media posting, GPS dependent, attention deficient smartphone user are spot on. Truth be told, at times, I feel like I’m reading about … Read More
By Faith
“We will stand as children of the promise We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward Till the race is finished and the work is done We’ll walk by faith and not by sight” – By Faith Above is the powerful chorus from Keith and Kristyn Getty’s modern hymn “By Faith.” This song is rich in gospel truth … Read More
Need a Break?
I am sitting by the window today, watching the snow pile up. It’s mesmerizing to watch the slow, floating snowflakes fall to earth. Add a hot bowl of soup to this moment, and you have a perfect scenario for a bit of day-dreaming. There are not many days in the year when these moments are available to us. The mid-winter … Read More
A Tribute to R.C. Sproul
Last month, one of the theological giants of our time passed away. For decades, R.C. Sproul faithfully served God’s people, the Church, in countless ways. He wrote numerous books, hosted a radio broadcast, pastored a church in Orlando Florida, recorded a variety of lecture series, and hosted annual theology conferences to name a few. I highly recommend you read John … Read More
Thanksgiving & Advent Reflection
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s always good to recognize and reflect on what we are thankful for. I believe it is fitting that Thanksgiving falls directly before the Advent season. For what could we be more thankful than the God of all creation leaving Heaven’s splendor to come to earth and live among his people? What’s worth celebrating more than Jesus entering … Read More
Fear Not
Our society today is trapped in a very chaotic cycle. Global conflicts, nuclear confrontations, corrupt leaders, and terrorism crowd the daily news channels. Closer to home, we must cope with joblessness, healthcare availability, tax burdens, random violence, and other social dilemmas. All of these things could easily lead us into a state of fear and anxiety. We could reach a … Read More
The Five Solas
It’s officially Fall in the Northeast – vibrant foliage, pumpkin-flavored everything, festivals, costumes and candy. Autumn happens to be my favorite of the four seasons. Maybe it’s because I hardly experienced any seasonal changes in my native stomping grounds of Orlando, Florida. What you might not realize is that Fall, or more specifically, the end of October is celebrated around the globe … Read More