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A Habit of Prayer
Recently, I’ve thought a lot about prayer. This is my attempt to flesh out some of my thoughts. God tells us this in 1 Thess. 5:17: “Pray...
Sep 18, 20222 min read


Why a Mission’s Conference?
Scripture repeatedly calls us to remember. “Take care lest you forget,” the Lord tells us (Deut 6:12). We all too easily forget what God...
Sep 11, 20221 min read


On Jesus’ Silence
A common objection to a biblical sexual ethic goes something like, “If Jesus disapproved of homosexuality, he would have said so. Because...
Sep 4, 20221 min read


On Waiting around Forever
The Bible tells us to wait patiently for the Lord, to be still before Him (Ps 37:7). We must remember, though, that there are other...
Aug 28, 20221 min read


On Nuancing
I really like the word “nuance.” Not only does it roll off the tongue in a pleasant manner (very different than “entrepreneurial”), but...
Aug 21, 20221 min read


We’re All Theologians
The seminary is often viewed as that institution that produces theologians. There’s truth to this, of course. Theological institutions...
Aug 7, 20221 min read


Invite Someone to Church
Next week is our annual baptism at the river. On this specific Sunday, our church service looks a bit different than what is typical, for...
Jul 31, 20221 min read


In Defense of Close Mindedness
I recently heard this quote: “Don’t be so open-minded that your brains fall out.” When we forsake foundational doctrinal commitments, we...
Jul 24, 20222 min read


The Bible Is Pro-Life
If abortion is a sin, where in the Bible does it say so? An interesting text for this question is Gal 5:19–21. Paul writes, “[Now the...
Jul 17, 20221 min read


Be Awake, Not Woke
How should Christians navigate the race discussions occurring in the West? We should be awake to the wickedness of racial injustices but...
Jul 10, 20221 min read


Summer Baptism
Coming up soon, on August 7, we will have our annual baptism and potluck at the river. The elders have worked on a document that...
Jul 3, 20221 min read


Debt of Honor
I recently listened to a podcast of Ric Prado, a former secret agent for the CIA who had a notable career. The interviewer asked him,...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
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