Encouraging the Discouraged | 1 John 2:12โ€“14

This post goes into detail regarding 1 John 2:12โ€“14, considering such questions as "Who is being addressed?"; "What is the purpose of this section in light of the whole letter?"; and "Why are there no women in this passage?"

Why Does Life Hurt So Much?

A fresh assessment of the age-old question: "If God is all good and all powerful, why do bad things happen to good people?"

The Cleansing Flow

God gave me a vision, and it filled me with hope. I pray it can do the same for you.

Can I Be Honest?

An update on where I'm at spiritually. I covet your prayers.

Praying for Reformation

A Personal Prayer and a Corporate Prayer, looking forward to the next year of Protestant Church History

How We Live Matters

The 2000 film "Gladiator," a math teacher's aphorism, and the Christian doctrine of hell all reiterate that we must actively pursue virtue!

When Jesus Pulls Up a Barstool

A reflection on a scene from Father Stu (2022) as it relates to hearing God.

How John MacArthurโ€™s Ministry Changed My Lifeโ€”and Why Iโ€™m Mourning Today

My reflection on the passing of Pastor John MacArthur last month

Listening vs. Hearing: Gideon and the Voice of God

What does the story of Gideon (Judges 6-8) teach us about hearing God's voice?