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
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
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
1 Corinthians 13 "How Are You?" - and other declarations of malice May 11, 2016 Imagine that you're severely stressed. Maybe that's not too much of a stretch for you right now. If you're anything like me in tense times, then in
Hope Good Plans For Applying Jeremiah 29:11 April 13, 2016 What is your greatest desire in life? And what is right now your most difficult situation in life? And how do to the two relate? If you know Christ, you know what the
abortion Of Christian Courage, Contemptible Candidacies, and COFFEE March 09, 2016 How much of our Christian courage is a function of the comfort and convenience of our surroundings? How much of our boldness in Christian witness would wilt if the cozy accoutrements of a
Lord, Save Us From Some of These Christian Politicians January 22, 2016 It makes me so sad to see Evangelicals heaping praise upon Donald Trump and abusing the Bible to do so. “You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7) has to be one
friendship The Friendship Test January 13, 2016 Is your loyalty as a friend being put to the test? It might be, publicly, and you might have no idea it’s happening. It could be happening right now as you read
friendship Some Dogmatic Thoughts on Grace November 11, 2015 When I was five years old, my parents took me and my sister to a farm – I think it was a farm – I wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings so much as
Chapel Glad to be Disappointed in Chapel October 07, 2015 God has blessed the Geneva chapel program with some absolutely wonderful sermons and testimonies this fall, and I say that with no reference whatsoever to my own work. From Dr. Dan Doriani of
Discipleship We Could Be Heroes (and maybe that's not good ...) September 09, 2015 We have such low standards for heroes. And I don’t just mean comic book superheroes: Green Lantern…Hawkeye….Robin (!?!) No matter how much we equivocate the term, these guys don’t deserve
abortion Stop the Conversation Stoppers! August 12, 2015 As Bible-believing Christians continue to speak out against sinful, seismic social changes and against atrocities enacted in the name of health care, they are met with predictable charges of hypocrisy. “You have no
euthenasia A Lament for Sally (and the rest of us) July 02, 2015 There is a difference between freedom and autonomy (literally, self-law). Freedom allows flourishing within a defined context conducive to life. To bloom bright and beautiful, flowers are “constrained” by their need for water,
Church Government Where Faith Goes to Die June 11, 2015 It’s an old joke among Christian leaders to “accidentally” refer to seminary as cemetery. “Back when I was in cemetery…er, seminary…” Or to a young prospect for the pastorate: “So, you’
Apathy So I'm Apathetic...Who Cares?! May 13, 2015 It is incredibly easy in our day to observe an incredibly saddening reality: Apathy is everywhere. To which you might reply: “Who cares?” To which I might reply: “Fair point, and my point
encouragement "Not In Our House!!" April 08, 2015 Have you ever tried to resist the inevitable? I do this whenever I sit down to eat. No matter how much I try to avoid it, my superlative skills in unintentionally creating social
Grace Of Kryptonite, Kool-Aid and Windex: Concluding a Series on the Practical Pursuit of Holiness March 13, 2015 As much as our hearts crave the completion of God’s sanctifying work within us, the prospect of stepping forward in newness of life can be daunting. We might fear that we will
Grace The Perfect(ionism) Excuse, part 3 in a series on sanctification ... February 12, 2015 Do you believe that it is possible to overcome a besetting sin in your life? And do you believe that this conquering is possible in _this _life? If your answer is no, or
antinomianism Our Father's Likeness January 08, 2015 What is your gut reaction, honestly, when you hear the phrase: “Obedience to God’s law”? Do you smile, or do you cringe? And why? In the previous entry on this subject, we
law Save Us, Superman!! (And then leave us alone.) December 11, 2014 As we look back at some of the most popular films of the past few years, and as we look ahead to movies in production, it is clear that superheroes have captured the
disappointment Being Open to Closed Doors November 13, 2014 Have you ever been so sure that the Lord wanted something or someone for you, some particular way of serving Him, only to find in the end that you and the Lord were
