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May 2018

May 21, 2018

Self-Control and the Battle for Our Minds

While Scripture does not say as much as we’d like about circumstance-control, it says a...

May 18, 2018

Not Just Vermin or Garbage: Our Calling to Reach Street Children in Jesus’ Name

My friend Doug Nichols is the founder of ACTION International, one of my favorite ministries in...

May 14, 2018

These Two “Look at the Book” Videos from John Piper Are a Great Investment of Your Time

If you haven’t yet checked out John Piper’s amazing LABS (Look at the Book), I...

May 11, 2018

Heavenly Encouragement in the Race of Life

Life in this world—the way it is now and the way we are now—can be difficult, can’t...

May 07, 2018

Martin Luther on Being a Theologian, Writer, and Preacher

As a student of theology, writer, and occasional preacher, I loved reading Martin Luther talking about learning...

May 03, 2018

Four Pieces of Advice for Graduates

With graduation season almost upon us, here are four pieces of advice for both high...

April 2018

April 30, 2018

The Proper Study of a Christian Is the Godhead: Charles Spurgeon on the Subject of God

Nanci and I have been going deep in the character of God as we face her...

April 26, 2018

Will There Be Books and Reading on the New Earth?

My friend said, “I don’t see why there shouldn’t be books in Heaven. But you...

April 23, 2018

The Early Christians Experienced Happiness in Christ Despite Suffering; So Can We

Recently Nanci and I saw the movie Paul, Apostle of Christ. We were both surprised at...

April 19, 2018

Nine of My Spiritual Heroes

I have only one Lord, but many spiritual heroes. Here are nine of mine. (This...

April 16, 2018

A Prayer to the Shepherd of My Life

Earlier this year, my wife and best friend Nanci was diagnosed with colon cancer, and...

April 12, 2018

The MLK50 Conference on Why Racial Unity Is a Gospel Issue (and Some Thoughts About John Perkins)

Last week, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and The Gospel Coalition hosted the MLK50 Conference,...

April 09, 2018

Why Does the Truth Matter?

In an age of endless Internet gossip, tabloids, false advertising, lying politicians, and “made up...

April 06, 2018

Benjamin Watson on Finishing the Drill of Life, to God’s Glory

I’ve mentioned before my profound appreciation for New Orleans Saintstight end Benjamin Watson. I love this brother...

April 02, 2018

You Say “This Is History’s Darkest Hour”? G. Campbell Morgan Says, “Oh, Be Quiet!”

My first pastor was Marden Wickman, at Powell Valley Covenant Church in Gresham, Oregon. I...

March 2018

March 29, 2018

Star Pitcher Donates $10 Million Mansion to Ministry Helping Special-needs Children

Many of God’s people have been entrusted with much, and Jesus said “To whom much...

March 26, 2018

Hope and Resources for Those Struggling with Depression

Depression can be symptomatic of the deep desolation of our hearts. We are capable of...

March 22, 2018

Love Is Not God: A. W. Tozer on How Equating Love with God Is a Major Mistake

A.W. Tozer has had a great impact on my life. His book The Knowledge of the Holy,...

March 19, 2018

The Growing Body of Research Says Yes, Your Smartphone Really Is Changing You and Your Family

One of my favorite bloggers, Tim Challies, linked to a fascinating article in his daily A...

March 15, 2018

Learn to Pace Your Life Race

Some years ago the women’s competition in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon had one of the...

March 12, 2018

A Challenge for American Believers to Remember and Write for the Rest of the World, Too

I read the article below, by my friend Dan Balow, and appreciated the challenge he...

March 08, 2018

Understanding What Life Looks Like for Billions of People Worldwide Can Change Yours

In his book The Great Ascent: The Struggle for Economic Development in Our Time, economist Robert...

March 05, 2018

God’s Glory, Our Good

Satan has conned many people into a twisted view of the Christian life. We imagine...

March 01, 2018

Billy Graham, George Beverly Shea, and Cliff Barrows: Three Faithful Men All Now with Jesus

Last week, 99-year-old Billy Graham entered the presence of Jesus. (See Christianity Today’s special issue dedicated to...

February 2018

February 26, 2018

The Joy of Forgiveness

I’ve seen families, friends, neighbors and churches torn apart by refusal to forgive. If we...

February 22, 2018

Don’t Be Afraid of Trying and Failing

I’ve written about quarterback Nick Foles on my blog. He’s a Christ-loving young man who millions...

February 19, 2018

The Hardest Lesson

When I was seventeen years old and had known Christ for less than two years,...

February 15, 2018

Why an Eternal Perspective Changes Everything

Having an eternal perspective is in many ways the key to living a true Christ-following...

February 08, 2018

Human Touch Heals and Connects, Even Through Alzheimer’s

My friend Jay Echternach’s story of faithfully loving his wife Debbie, who has early onset dementia, was...

February 05, 2018

Senator Ben Sasse on What We All Know Deep Down: The Unborn Are Babies

Sadly, last week the U.S. Senate blocked the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would have...

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