How (and How Not) to Read the Psalms

How (and How Not) to Read the Psalms June 20, 2023 by: Bruce K. Waltke, Fred G. Zaspel This article is part of the How (and How Not) series. Hunt and Find For many reasons, the book of Psalms is a favorite of most Christians. Although we all have derived spiritual benefit from this ancient…

Why Jesus Warns Us to Be Alert for His Second Coming

Why Jesus Warns Us to Be Alert for His Second Coming June 13, 2023 by: John Piper Like a Sudden Trap for the Dissipated Soul If you go to sleep spiritually, you will not be awake to discern the signs of his nearness. [This] is confirmed by the way Jesus speaks of the wise manager…

Abyss of my own making

This entry is part 2 of 14 in the series Slowly

The hardness of this world took hold of me and finally dried up any source of love for Christ. I fell into the same trap, just like many before me. I got myself into the habit of using drugs and alcohol. I was a real fool then; I thought that I could get away with…

Who Are Your Fellow Conspirators?

Who Are Your Fellow Conspirators? For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them—Matthew 18:20 For many of us men, our default is go-it-alone. We prefer to work alone, make decisions alone, muscle through struggles alone, get credit for our accomplishments alone. Go-it-alone gives us control and allows us…