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October 2026

October 15, 2026

What Will We Be Able to do on the New Earth?

The term perfect is often misused when it describes our state in Heaven. I’ve heard...

July 2026

July 09, 2026

How Can We Utilize AI in a Way That Honors Christ?

For better or worse—and there is plenty of both—artificial intelligence is here to stay. I’ve...

June 2026

June 08, 2026

Every Child Is Known and Loved by God, from Conception

When does life begin? The Bible gives theological certainty to the overwhelming biological evidence: life...

February 2026

February 23, 2026

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

Jesus said, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in...

February 16, 2026

J. I. Packer, God’s Sovereignty, and Knowing God

The doctrine of God’s sovereignty affirms all things are under His rule and that nothing...

February 12, 2026

The 2026 World Watch List Reminds Us to Pray

Many people imagine that though God once suffered on the cross, He’s remote and distant...

July 2025

July 14, 2025

The Ultimate Answer to Loneliness Is Theological

At times all of us are lonely, but to be chronically lonely is to live...

July 03, 2025

50 Years Ago, Nanci and I Said “I Do”

Tomorrow, May 31, is Nanci’s and my 50th wedding anniversary. I thank God for His...

May 2025

May 26, 2025

God’s Answer to, “Why Don’t You Do Something About Evil?”

Self-described agnostic atheist Bart Ehrman writes, “I came to think that there is not a...

July 2024

July 18, 2024

The Cost of Discipleship Pales in Comparison to Our Gain

And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, they...

July 15, 2024

What Does It Mean That Christ Ransomed Us?

Scripture says Christ gave “himself as a ransom for all people” (1 Timothy 2:6, NIV)....

July 03, 2023

Who or What Is Our Primary Source of Happiness?

Happiness can’t be bigger than its source. God is primary; all other forms of happiness—relationships,...

May 2023

May 15, 2023

Christ’s Resurrection Means Our Old Bodies Will Be Made New

In 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, Paul says that if Christ hadn’t risen from the dead, we’d still...

August 2021

August 12, 2021

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June 2021

June 14, 2021

Christ Sides with You Against Your Sin, Not Against You Because of Your Sin

When I really love a book, I tend to either read it quickly or slowly....

February 2021

February 15, 2021

In the Wake of Ravi Zacharias’s Sexual Abuse of Women

A few months ago, Ravi Zacharias International Ministry (RZIM) released a statement about the external...

January 2020

January 30, 2020

Why I Believe It Can Be God-Glorifying to Share Our Stories of Giving Generously

In my book Money, Possessions, and Eternity I suggested sharing giving testimonies in order to help Christ’s...

July 2018

July 26, 2018

We Need to Regain and Teach an Understanding of the Physical Nature of the Resurrection

Many Bible-believing Christians today are crippled by their unbiblical view of the life to come....

July 09, 2018

Three People Who Through Suffering Became Extraordinary

Seeing positive outcomes of some suffering should lead us to trust that God can bring good from...

July 03, 2017

Are There Errors in Scripture in the Small Details, Like Measurements of Time and Distance?

Inerrancy will largely determine whether we trust God’s Word or trust ourselves or the current...

January 2017

January 30, 2017

Joni Eareckson Tada on Our Calling to Advocate for the Voiceless

Two weekends ago, my home church, Good Shepherd Community Church, had the privilege of hosting...

December 2016

December 05, 2016

Parents: It’s Time to Wake Up About Pornography, Sexting and Your Kids

While speaking about sexual purity at my church several years ago, I told parents that...

October 2016

October 10, 2016

It’s Possible to Enjoy Watching Others Win

It’s not always easy to witness the success of others without pangs of envy creeping...

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