How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord

How to Grow in the Fear of the Lord July 20, 2023 by: Michael Reeves A Matter of the Heart The fear of God is the heartbeat of our new life in Christ and “the soul of godliness.”1 As such, it is not the mere sum of certain behaviors, or something we can acquire with…


How Can Jesus Possibly Say That Those Who Mourn Are Blessed?

How Can Jesus Possibly Say That Those Who Mourn Are Blessed? July 18, 2023 by: Chris Castaldo Comfort for the Grieving The doctor said, “The child has severe hemophilia.” In the crib looking up at me with charming brown eyes lay a beautiful baby boy. A “severe” hemophiliac. My son. Emotions swirled. “Are you sure?”…


What Is the “Common Good”?

What Is the “Common Good”? July 04, 2023 by: Andrew T. Walker Social Ethics 101 The common good is one of the most important concepts in social ethics. Problematically, it has been understood as a predominantly Catholic concept through its use in Christian ethics. And I don’t think that has to be the case. The…


Does the Bible Speak to Today’s Struggle with Personal Identity?

Does the Bible Speak to Today’s Struggle with Personal Identity? June 21, 2023 by: Brian S. Rosner Who Am I? You might think that the answer is no. The Bible, after all, is a collection of ancient texts, and expressive individualism as a movement has only been around for a few decades. And the other…