The prophet yearns for the salvation of Jerusalem. Thus he cannot stop praying for her “until her righteousness shines like the dawn.” A few verses later, he urges his fellow Israelites to “give...
In the days before his passion, Jesus took a break from teaching in the Temple of Jerusalem in order to spend some time with his followers and friends in Bethany.
Chapter 12 marks a major turn in the flow of Romans. For eleven chapters, Paul has explained how God’s own righteousness leads us into a right relationship with him through Christ. Now he...
I’ve spent a lot of time with the Amish these past few years. I first encountered Amish outside of Arthur, Illinois, a...
Like most people, I enjoy hosting my friends. When people I know well come over for dinner, I feel relaxed and happy, glad to share my home with them. But as one who...
To this point in the story, Moses had several miraculous signs of God’s power. First, there was the burning bush that was not extinguished. Then God spoke from the bush. Then he turned...
These words of Jesus are as relevant to us as they were to his first audience. But if he were speaking today, he might not refer to moths, rust, and thieves. Perhaps he...
May I build my life upon you as my sure foundation.
I love hearing people boast about God.
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The third commandment literally prohibits God’s people from making “wrongful use” of the name of God. This...
Where does worship lead? When we gather together as the people of God to offer praise, thanks, and worship to our Lord, where does this take us? What happens in us and to...
Brett McCracken’s book—Gray Matters: Navigating the Space between Legalism and Liberty—is written to an evangelical audience. Granted, some may have left the...
When I was growing up in the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, I knew who the ministers were.
I want to live a fruitful life. I want my life to matter, to make a difference in people's lives and in our world. I expect this is true for you, also.
Click here if you would like to return to the beginning of the Ethics and Work article. The Case of the Broken...
Psalm 104 celebrates God’s greatness by reflecting on the wonders of creation. As we see the glories of this world, even in...
We can sometimes trick ourselves into choosing an option that doesn’t suit our gifts or temperament as well as we think.
In the last two reflections on Ephesians 4:23 (Monday, Tuesday), we saw that renewal is God's ongoing work in us. We do...
