The Most Popular Posts of 2020

My prayer for this website is that it would encourage you to deepen your relationship with God. This year I published a lot of new content for that purpose. As the year ends, now is a great time to look back and review; here are the most popular posts from 2020.

Biblical Studies

Five Prayer Requests from King David – As a prolific author of the Psalms, David teaches us many lessons about prayer. Here are five requests from the Poet of Israel that are applicable for us to pray today.

Abraham Praying for Sodom: Six Lessons in Prayer – Abraham’s intercession for the wicked city of Sodom also has much to teach us about prayer. We learn why the character of God is so important in prayer, and how He invites us to ‘draw near’ to Him.

God’s Holy Temple in the Book of Ephesians – Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is crammed with architectural terms. The apostle envisions the church as a vast temple, rising to the glory of God. By examining the ancient Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, we can better understand the greatness of God’s temple, which dwarfs any pagan site of worship.

Evangelism and Missions

The Evangelistic Motivation of Luther Rice – Luther Rice is a forgotten role model of faithful service to Christ. Though few remember him, his work still remains today. This paper examines his evangelistic motivation which impelled him to travel to the ends of the earth to proclaim the gospel.

Entrancing Loveliness: Bibliocentric Evangelism in Psalm 119 – We rarely think of Psalm 119 as an evangelistic passage, yet the longest Psalm in the Bible actually contains a remarkable philosophy of evangelism, centered around the word of God.

Personal Evangelism Tips – Here is a list of simple, practical steps that we can all take to share the gospel with others. They serve as both a great reminder and as an inspiration.

History and Current Events

Responding to COVID in New York City – In April of this year I travelled as a nurse to New York City to help with the COVID pandemic. This photo overview summarizes my experience.

What Is Critical Race Theory? – You may not be familiar with it, but CRT is shaping the thinking of many Americans today. This article summarizes what it is and how Christians should think through it.

Sweet Fiction and Sweet Truth Alike: The Background and Influence of ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ – Many people have read Pilgrim’s Progress, but not as many realize the profound influence of this book. This article shows how Bunyan’s allegory has affected untold lives, even in remote parts of the world.

Miscellaneous

Eight Activities for Quarantine – This article was published when most of America was under COVID lockdown. Many people remain under lockdown, and many others are still required to quarantine or isolate. Here are eight activities that can help you redeem that time.

Nine Characteristics of Exceptional Communicators – Exceptional communication involves more than just good information. It also involves how that information is presented and how the communicator presents himself. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to improve their communication skills.

Advice for Young Men Choosing A Career – The choice of a career is one of the most important than a young man will make. Here is some simple, helpful advice that every young man should consider as he weighs his options.