Articles

• One Pentecost Was Enough

  Pentecost marks a decisive moment in redemptive history—a once-for-all event where God fulfilled his promise to dwell with his people in a new and powerful way.

• The Mercy of Gnats (and Other Outdoor Discomforts)

  God-ordained annoyances outdoors can keep us from looking for this earth to ultimately satisfy.

• Don’t Settle for What You Already Know About God

  God isn’t a generous pour that fills the cup to the brim; he’s an endless waterfall, overflowing and never dry. There’s more than enough of him for us to enjoy for eternity.

• When Evil Comes for Children, Where Is the Light?

  When it comes to justice, God doesn’t go in for half measures. And God will not turn a blind eye to people who hurt children.

• When Kierkegaard Goes to an Oasis Concert

  Western culture continually shifts between moralism and hedonism. But are those our only options?

• 6 Ways to Lead Better Bible Study Discussions

  These six habits can help small group leaders facilitate meaningful and enjoyable Bible-saturated conversations.

• Best Practices for Recruiting Children’s Ministry Volunteers

  When we honestly admit we need all church members to use their gifts, God’s people will be able to see the importance of their service.

• How to Traverse the Dark Side of God’s Sovereignty

  God’s sovereignty is a source of comfort in trials, but to rest in its comfort, we must sometimes pass through the dark side of divine sovereignty.

• Glorifying God with Our Bodies Isn’t About What We Don’t Do

  We’re living, breathing, speaking, working, moving images of God himself, going out into his created world to display his glory everywhere.

• We Need Cultural Climatologists

  Cultural apologetics helps Christians live what they believe and proclaim: The gospel is true for all and good for individuals in unique ways.

• Nicodemus: Incredulity, Indecision, and Identity

  Just as the Israelites were healed of the poisonous bites in the wilderness wanderings, Nicodemus is healed of his evil and darkness.

• Retrieving the Past Can Sharpen Your Convictions

  Theological retrieval doesn’t have to be a path to losing your evangelical roots—so long as you approach the past with wisdom.

• Why Being Late to Church Matters

  When we consistently show up late, we’re treating Sunday morning as an individualistic spectator event rather than as a corporate, participatory gathering of God’s people.

• As Gen Z Turns to the Occult, How Should We Respond?

  What people seek when they visit a medium, we possess superabundantly. What they long for when they mix a potion, we’ve been granted irrevocably in Christ.

• Young Men, the Wild Places Are for You

  Young men, God has designed wild places to reveal manifold truths to you. Walk in them, see his glory, and feel compelled to worship.

• Don’t Misread Proverbs

  Proverbs is much more than a reference book for successful living. By correcting a few simple misconceptions, we can access the poetry and richness the book has to offer.

• What Your Kids Need More than a Salvation Prayer

  It’s important for your children to call on the Lord. But it’s not important that you know the exact start date.  You’re not teaching them how to get saved; you’re teaching them how to repent and believe.

• Are You Ready for the AI Apocalypse?

  The God of the Bible cares not only about what we human beings do but also about who we’re becoming as we do it.