Most people like the idea that their lives have purpose. We want to believe that our abilities, experiences, opportunities, and relationships can contribute to something larger than ourselves. Scriptu...
One of the clearest signs that we understand the heart of God is the way we treat people. It’s possible to know a great deal about theology, attend church faithfully, memorize Scripture, and still str...
Many people think of obedience as the opposite of joy. Obedience can sound restrictive, demanding, or burdensome. Joy, by contrast, sounds freeing and satisfying. Our culture often teaches us that hap...
Everyone wants joy, but not everyone knows where to find it.
Earlier this week, I learned of the passing of one of the most joyful people I know. Pastor Jack Zuch died at the age of 104. Every summ...
One of the projects my wife and I took on over the course of the past couple of months was turning our basement into a game room. For years, I used half of the space as an office, and the rest was...
There are few questions more important than this: Why am I here? Every generation wrestles with that question. Some spend their lives pursuing success, believing they'll find purpose through achieveme...
The book of Revelation is the grand finale of Scripture. It makes known to us God's sovereign plan for history and assures believers that Jesus Christ is and will be victorious.
The book was written ...
Luke 15 contains three parables that reveal God's heart for lost people. Jesus tells of a lost sheep, a lost coin, and finally a lost son. The third story is often called the Parable of the Prodigal S...
The Bible begins in a garden. It ends in a city. Between those two settings, the story of humanity unfolds. Sin enters the world, relationships fracture, creation groans, death spreads, and people spe...
If you could ask God one question, what would it be?
Revelation 20 brings us to one of the most significant prophetic passages in all of Scripture. After Christ's glorious return in Revelation 19, Jo...
In Revelation 19:1-10, the tone of heaven changes dramatically. Just one chapter earlier, the world system referred to as Babylon was being judged for its rebellion against God. The earth was filled w...
I often find it fascinating to observe the events that take place throughout the world in any given week. As we well know, the economies of the various nations on this planet are frequently interconne...
