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February 2026

February 26, 2026

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

I’ve been pondering the deity of Christ and the strange yet incredible beauty of God’s...

April 2023

April 27, 2023

Does the Church Need More Heart Knowledge or More Head Knowledge?

I’ve heard people say, “We don’t need more head knowledge in the church today; we...

February 2023

February 09, 2023

Every Human Heart Has a God-Given Sense of the Eternal

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In...

December 2022

December 25, 2022

The Inn Had No Room; Does Your Heart?

“Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and...

November 2022

November 07, 2022

How to Escape the Rut of Discontentment

Nanci and I spoke at our church’s young moms group a number of times, and...

September 2022

September 29, 2022

What Is Eternity-Minded Stewardship?

Concerning money and possessions, the Bible is sometimes extreme, sometimes shocking. When we come to...

October 2021

October 21, 2021

Local Churches Are an Essential Part of God’s Plan to Reach the World through Missions

I became a Christian as a teenager, and by the time I’d known the Lord...

August 2021

August 23, 2021

Ten Ways Materialism Brings Us to Ruin

God created us to love people and use things, but materialists love things and use...

July 2021

July 19, 2021

Was There Any Value in Purity Culture or Was It All Just a Mistake?

A reader asked me, I see a lot of people pointing out the harm done...

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....

May 2021

May 08, 2021

How Can I Work Toward Reconciliation with a Friend When We’ve Offended One Another?

We are in a season where it seems there have never been more strong opinions...

October 2020

October 22, 2020

When Christians Disagree about Beliefs and Actions

Jesus commanded Christians to love one another and told us our love for each other...

July 2020

July 11, 2020

One Pastor’s Wife and Mom’s Heart Cry for Change When It Comes to Racism

Soon after the death of George Floyd, Kelsey Brown, a woman I know and deeply...

November 2019

November 21, 2019

This Holiday Season, Don’t Let the Urgent Keep You from Seeking What’s Truly Important: Jesus

I wrote this article years ago, but I’m sharing it again on my blog as...

July 2019

July 11, 2019

God Invites You to Delight Yourself in Him

Psalm 37:4 is a great but often misunderstood verse: “Delight yourselves in the LORD and he...

June 2016

June 27, 2016

11 Ways to Become a “Global Christian” and Develop Your Heart for the Lost

Karen Coleman is a dear sister I worked with many years ago at my home church,...

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