It was a day of encounters. It had been a night of disarray. The power went out around 2am. I stumbled around the house in pitch dark. I was trying to remember in my sleep deprived brain where even on...  Read More

Romans 12:12 is an amazing verse.  John Piper calls it “a description of the Christian life,” and I think he’s right.  Here is a strand of three priceless pearls for us to marvel at.  Not only is each...  Read More

We are now 30 days into the new year, with just one more day to round out the first month. As I reflect on the start of this new year, I think about the numerous New Year's resolutions that are made—a...  Read More

Recently, I have been reflecting on God’s grace.  I am realizing in a deeper way how God’s unmerited favor not only brought me to Lord but also is in the process of changing my life to be more like Ch...  Read More

Do you ever have those days where you think “how could God ever love or accept me because of…” The reasons for thinking we are not good enough can often be legion, and the truth is it's true, we are n...  Read More

If you ever have the misfortune to receive an email from me, you’ll notice a few strange words below my email signature. They read Soli Deo Gloria, a phrase in Latin. Why would I include Latin in a pe...  Read More