The Spiritual Discipline of Unlearning

When we talk about Christian growth, we almost always frame it in terms of learning: learning doctrine, learning Scripture, learning theology, learning how to live faithfully in the world. And all of that is good

The Most Encouraging Chapter of the Bible You Were Told to Fear

Romans 9 is often introduced with warning labels. Brace yourself.It's heavy.It's controversial.It's impossible.Many preachers dread it. They'd rather skip to something "practical." But that framing misconstrues the chapter entirely. Romans 9 isn't a cold doctrinal

Sun, Snow, and How Majestic is His Name

Psalm 8:1-8 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!You have set your glory above the heavens.  Out of the mouth of babies and infants,you have established strength because of

Ambition and Competition: Good or Bad for Christians? 

Introduction: Ambition and Competition Redeemed? The word ambition often makes Christians uncomfortable. We have seen the spiritual carnage caused by self-promoting ungodly ambition baptized with religious language. We have watched ministries fracture, friendships dissolve, and

Sober-Minded in an Age of Outrage

We live in an age that thrives on overreaction. Every disappointment becomes a crisis. Every disagreement is framed as an existential threat. Every setback is treated as proof that the world is unraveling beyond repair.

Happy New Year: Prepare to Die!

Psalm 90 meets the new year with unsentimental honesty: we are mortal, our days are limited, and we live before a holy God. Yet Psalm 90 is not gloomy; it offers deep hope. It urges

Christmas Is for Sufferers

Every December, I hear a similar disheartened confession from sincere people: “I just can’t enjoy Christmas anymore.” Why?. There has been a loss. A chair at the table is empty. A diagnosis has intruded. A