Racial reconciliation has been a primary topic of cultural discussion, in America in the past couple of years. In 2020, American culture saw a massive uptick in protests regarding issues of race in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. This event was simply the current example, at the … Continue reading Talking Biblically About Race
“Blessed is the man…[whose] delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night” (Psalm 1:1-2, ESV). We often think that there many types of people in the world. Yet the Bible is clear that there are only two types of people: the righteous and the unrighteous. That’s … Continue reading Blessed is the Man (Psalm 1)
As the world begins to emerge from the Covid pandemic, there has been an influx of books and other resources to help churches settle into what will be a new normal. A few of these books have already been discussed here at Reading For The Glory. (See our page The Church and the Christian Life). … Continue reading Does The Church Have A Public Relations Problem?
As people of the word, Christians not only emphasize but cherish the written word of God. We believe that it is God-breathed and profitable for “teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). The Reformation doctrine of sola scriptura (Scripture alone is the highest authority for the believer) is the … Continue reading Experiencing the Psalms in the Irish Countryside
Every human being has the desire to live a life filled with purpose. Some look to family for their sense of purpose. Many people also look to their career or a job to find a sense of purpose. Others look to their faith as a fulfillment of this desire. Still others, find their sense of … Continue reading Jayber Crow and a Theology of Work
Do you feel as though you woke up one day and found yourself living in an strange new world? As if the world in which you thought you understood changed, seemingly over night? If so, then you are not alone. Many in Western society, especially those who are followers of Christ, feel the exact same … Continue reading Living As Lights in a Strange New World
Discipleship is crucial to the Christian faith. A follower of Christ cannot grow in their knowledge, understanding, and faith with out discipleship. Throughout the centuries there have been no shortage of methods for Christian discipleship. In the twentieth century and into the early decades of the twenty-first century there have been thousands of books published … Continue reading Sowing the Seeds of the Gospel Through Story
In the midst of a culture that is increasingly hostile to orthodox Christian beliefs, it is vital that young people in the faith have deep roots from which to grow and flourish. There is much research that discusses the fact that upon graduating high school many young people stray from the Christian faith of which … Continue reading Reformation Study Bible: Student Edition
Biblical literacy is crucial in Christian discipleship. It is important for all followers of Christ to have a working knowledge of the biblical storyline and history of redemption. It is ideal to be taught these truths from a young age, although this is not always possible for every believer. For this reason it is important … Continue reading The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
Missions is a crucial mandate of the Christian church. This is seen in Jesus‘s last words to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. He told them, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Teaching them to obey all that I have … Continue reading Brothers, Missionaries Are Professionals?
Making decisions can be a very difficult and many times an arduous task. Especially in modern western culture where the choices are seemingly endless. Do I want my coffee hot, or cold? Do I want a latte, or drip coffee? Do I want small, or large? These examples are just at the local coffee shop … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Do you feel weighed down by the burden of sin? Are you exhausted with fighting your sin only to give in when you promised God and yourself that you would not? Do you wish that you could be free of your burden and live in the peace promised in scripture? If you answered yes to … Continue reading A Dozen Things God Has Done With Your Sin
