Providence, Responsibility, and the Leadership Lessons of Earnest Shackleton
I read again the story of Earnest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition – and even though I had read the book and knew the ending, I could not put it down. How could it be that the survivors of a shipwreck could…
On the Cultivation of Rare Plants, Endurance, and Christlike Character
“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character…” (Romans 5:3-4) Suffering for the Christian is a painful experience, but not a destructive one. As Paul lays out in Romans 5:3-5,…
Mortification by the Spirit: The Biblical Blueprint for Fighting Sin
What does it mean to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit? Studying recently through Romans 8, I came across a deeply perplexing question. Paul says, “For if you live according to the flesh you will…
Guest Post: Blessed Are the Specific
Note: Enjoy this guest post by Elizabeth Clevenger! No need for raised eyebrows here. The concept of specifics is a biblical theme. Think of the implications of Christianity. God is a complete, comprehensive, holy being and humans are moral agents,…
Follow Me: The Restoration of Peter and the Call to Die
“‘Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where…
Faith and Focus: Jesus’ Example of Disciplined Living
I once imagined that Jesus’ life was chaotic and disorganized. Rushing from village to village, He went wherever people called Him, and He had to stay up late into the night to squeeze in prayer. As I studied Scripture, I…
The Necessity of the Local Church in a Comfortable World
Have busyness, the ease of online church, your own ease and comfort, or poor theology distracted you from paying attention to church? I’m talking about your church, your local church. Have these things pried you away from church, caused you to look for…
Guest Post: The Church: Broken, Sinful, Hypocritical, and Yet Blameless
Note: Enjoy this guest post by Jacob Ward! The Broken Church “The church is filled with hypocrites! Organized religion is corrupt!” These words are common, not just from unbelievers, but even those who say they value the Word of God….
Redefining Success: The Shift to Process-Oriented Living
Process-oriented living is about redefining success. It’s a shift of mindset from sight to faith – from goals to processes. It’s a practical recognition of the sovereignty of God. We are all naturally goal-oriented. It’s easy to measure success by…
Suffering from the Divine Hand (Spurgeon)
“Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. Selah.” (Psalm 88:7) “…Let us remark that saints do well to trace all their trials to their God. Heman did so in the text: “Thy wrath…
