Post-Christian culture, millenials, music, young adults Playlist for Pastors / Or: Put Down the Books and Pick Up the Earbuds July 11, 2019 As teachers and preachers, we must be every bit as concerned with how we’re heard as we are with what we say. Listening to lyrics such as these can help.
Westminster Confession Patronizing Pastors - or: Capitalism meets Catechism June 13, 2019 One of the blessings of being at any Synod meeting is the plethora of book tables available to peruse and from which to purchase unwise amounts of printed wisdom. (“I might need this someday!” is a favorite excuse among us pastor-types).
Puritanism, preaching, postmodernism, KJV, post-Christian (Re)Incarnational Ministry? March 13, 2019 Preaching to the spiritually dead (Ezekiel 37, Ephesians 2) does not mean preaching to the ghosts of the past.
Good Grief February 13, 2019 So many have felt and continue to endure this kind of searing pain, or other potential soul-breakers, and Liesel has made it a professional priority to walk alongside such people by way of her work and the online writing I’ll share with you ...
suffering, sympathy, empathy, redemption A Sympathy for Empathy January 10, 2019 I can do absolutely nothing to know that pain from my children’s perspective, much less to lift it from them and bear it myself. But I’d do it in a heartbeat if it were possible. I can help them in some ways, but in no way can I actually be them.
Christmas, preaching, exegetical, worship, topical, advent, holiday 'Tis the Season for Topigetical Sermons December 12, 2018 To what degree should the season affect what happens in worship on the Lord’s Day? Let me respectfully make the case that the answer of “Not to any degree; zero” is too cold. And let’s focus in particular on the preaching.
Thomas, resurrection, doubt, faith Doubting the Traditional Take on Thomas October 11, 2018 After Jesus rose from the dead, a disciple named Thomas would not believe it when others told him that they’d seen the Lord. They were thrilled, ecstatic. But Thomas wasn’t having
Is Your Church a Safe Place for Kids (or adults for that matter)? August 10, 2018 As a society, we’re scrutinizing much more closely the adults and young adults who want to work with and on behalf of children. And rightly so. We should do all we can
Soul Food August 08, 2018 As we ramp up for another year of chapel services during the academic year at Geneva College, it’s a blessing to reflect back upon the many Spirit-blessed proclamations of his holy Word
How Romantic Comedies are (Still) Destroying the World July 11, 2018 Have you ever, even as a Christian, found yourself rooting for people to break God’s commandments and even cheering when they achieve their Satanic aspirations? This is far easier to do, and
Messianic Politics April 11, 2018 I cringe when I hear/read political advocacy which says something like, “If Jesus was alive today, he would support this policy …” The first part of such statements denies the core biblical truth
Christian living A Beautiful Offense March 07, 2018 Last month Geneva College had the privilege of hosting Dr. Carl Trueman of Westminster Theological Seminary for a day of preaching, lecturing, and lots of edifying informal interactions as well. During our weekly
Church A Regrettable Future January 10, 2018 Imagine a terrible situation. Imagine yourself off at some point in the future, and that you have ruined your family or friendships; you’ve brought great pain and misery to those who trusted
childlike faith Child-like Maturity and Childish Adulthood November 03, 2017 What does it mean to have a child-like faith? And how in the midst of their stormy youth are we adults to guide little ones away from childishness and toward the child-like maturity
crucifixion Fallen Towers, Risen Savior September 13, 2017 Another September 11th has passed, a date of national and global significance ever since the terrifying events which darkened that bright morning back in 2001. Sadly and predictably, as the years have gone
Bursting the Myth of the Christian Bubble...(or at least poking a few needed holes in it) July 13, 2017 I’m in the midst of one of my favorite times of the year. I have the privilege every summer of serving as a teacher, and this year as the onsite director, of
Benedictine Don't Become a Hobbit! (Unless God calls you to) June 08, 2017 In times of significant cultural upheaval, it’s common and eminently understandable to seek whatever stability and calm we can find within our lives and to do some good soul searching about the
demonology Interview With the Satanist April 13, 2017 In my undergrad days, I along with a team of other students made weekly visits to a juvenile detention center in order to talk about the Lord with the incarcerated young men and
Carson What a Word, What a Savior! February 09, 2017 Geneva College was privileged to host on February 8th Dr. D.A. Carson, who spent the day on campus in various venues enriching our understanding of God's Holy Word and by God's grace
Discipleship In Awe of the Aged January 11, 2017 Have you ever met a mature Christian? That question’s not meant to be snarky, no matter how many smirks it may inspire. It’s meant to call attention to the truly special
autonomy A Real Redeemer, or: "Remember the Rose!" December 08, 2016 Christians call Jesus the Redeemer, and he is, but we sometimes forget that biblically, to be redeemed means to be ruled. To be redeemed means more than being brought back from bad circumstances;
Christianity in America Calamity Brings Clarity November 09, 2016 _The following is an adapted version of a message I preached during the chapel service at Geneva College, just hours after our nation elected our new President. _ _In God's kindness, __the message __seemed
Church Planting In This Election Cycle, Remember the Sabbath (and the rest of God’s moral law) October 12, 2016 Need a break from election-season stress? How about embracing the break God built into creation from the beginning? The Sabbath day is such a beautiful gift from God. Through it, the giver of
Father Questioning Our Father September 08, 2016 I love questions. Want to know why? Partly because of their power to reveal hearts. The question I just asked revealed your heart toward me and this article. Though I and others may
Atheism Screaming Life July 13, 2016 I'm very happy to highly recommend the “for such a time as this” work and artistry of this sister in Christ. Pastors and other Christian counselors take note: If you want an experienced,
