Sinners in Need of Grace (Ps 36)
Read Psalm 36: Of David, the servant of the LORD. 1 Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For…
A Biblical-Sufficiency Model of Counseling
Picture a friend wearing a finely-tailored suit streaked with mud. He may have foolishly walked into ditch or perhaps he was splashed by a passing vehicle. He might be completely…
The Heart of Deconstruction
In recent months, I’ve spoken with friends who have drifted from the Christian faith for various reasons: doctrinal doubt, a pastor’s failure, church abuse, political triumphalism, Covid conflict, ethnic tensions,…
From Grief to Glory
In the past few years, I have officiated or attended far too many funerals for loved ones. Such occasions make us face the stark reality of death in a fallen…
What’s Your Greatest Fear? (part 3)
I’ve been honored to speak for Impact Week at Redwood Christian Schools where I graduated twenty-five years ago. I share my testimony in this 3-part series and challenge readers to…
The Attributes of God According to Proverbs
The Knowledge of the Holy Proverbs 1-9 are like the dining table in a palace and chapters 10-31 like the spreading of the banquet. Lady Wisdom, with her own strong…
Hope Has a Name
The gospel of Jesus Christ can be outlined in four words: God, Man, Christ, Response. Isaiah the prophet expressed each of these gospel themes in full: God is Holy: The…
The Mountain of the Lord
This original spoken word theology was written and performed for New Life Church on Good Friday (April 2, 2021). Creation's Fall In the beginning, when God breathed (Gen 1:1), “Let…