Martin Luther can be a polarizing figure. One either champions the cause for which he stood or condemns him as a heretic. One could also be like many people in the modern world and not know who he was. If the question was asked in a survey, “Who was Martin Luther?” most people would say … Continue reading Book Review: Martin Luther Renegade and Prophet
Scripture instructs parents to teach the truths of God to their children (Deuteronomy 6). That commandment is non-negotiable. The question of how to do this, will be different in every family. Deuteronomy 6 provides a guide, “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, … Continue reading Book Review: Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat
For many people, the Bible can seem like a collection of unrelated stories. This can be especially true for children, because many times that is the way they are taught stories from the Bible. The truth is, however, the Bible’s stories not disconnected or unrelated. In fact, they tell one big story. All of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Biggest Story and The Biggest Story ABC
The gospel story is the most important story that has ever been told. For this reason, God has called Christian parents to rehearse the gospel story with their families. The gospel must be taught and lived out in the home. Scripture reminds us to tell our children about what God has done “as you sit … Continue reading The Story of Easter: Jesus Rose For Me
R. C. Sproul: A Life is a great biography and honors well the legacy of a man who was beloved by many. Stephen Nichols does an excellent job of telling the story and continuously point the reader to the true hero: Jesus. Continue reading Sproul Exemplified Living Coram Deo
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Baptist pastor from the mid-late nineteenth century, has grown in popularity in recent years. His popularity has grown particularly among young reformed evangelicals who look to him and seek to emulate his pastoral example. He rose to prominence in his own day and became what would be called today a “celebrity … Continue reading Spurgeon on the Christian Life
Racial reconciliation has been a major topic of public conversation in recent days. A series of shootings of unarmed black men at the hands of police, along with the negative rhetoric from national political leaders has sparked the most serious debate on this topic probably since the Civil Rights era of the 1960’s. Yet, this … Continue reading Weep With Me: The Ministry of Lament and Reconciliation
Does the Reformation still matter? I suppose a better question is, does reformed theology still matter? Does it still have a place in the Twenty First Century’s theological landscape? Many Christians are not familiar with names such as Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, or Tyndale. Even more, they are not familiar with the theological truths they championed … Continue reading Reformation Theology: A Systematic Summary me
What Stands in a Storm (Atria Books, 2015) by Kim Cross, chronicles the events and aftermath of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak, specifically in Alabama where the damage was the worst seen in decades. Written like a thrilling novel, Kim Cross tells the story of what happened that terrible day from the perspective of … Continue reading What Stands In A Storm?
The book of Romans, specifically chapters 8-16, have been hailed by pastors, scholars, and theologians alike as the Apostle Paul’s magnum opus. Writing to non-Jewish Christians in Rome, Paul packs the letter with deeper theological truths. He hits at the heart of the gospel proclaiming that salvation comes by no one or no thing other … Continue reading Book Review: Romans 8-16 For You
Grace is a reality that followers of Christ live in every moment. Yet, grace is also reality that many Christians struggle to comprehend fully. Grace does not merely save us from hell, grace is what gives us a new identity in Christ as adopted sons and daughters of God. This is the theme of the … Continue reading Saving Grace: Daily Devotions from Jack Miller
We can all agree that people take different paths when arriving to faith in Jesus Christ. The trouble is, we often discredit a person’s testimony if it doesn’t have certain qualifications that constitute a credible testimony. This is certainly true of President Abraham Lincoln. Recently, I finished a book entitled Lincoln’s Battle with God by Stephen … Continue reading Lincoln’s Battle with God: Was Abraham Lincoln a Christian?
