If you were to tour Martin Luther's house in Wittenberg today, you would see a dark spot on the wall of his study. The docents of the property attribute this spot to a famous incident in which Luther, …
Be a Man-Pleaser, Not a Man-Pleaser
God doesn’t want you to be a man-pleaser. But he wants you to be a man-pleaser. Let me explain. In the New Testament, the word for “pleasing” another person means exactly what you’d think – doing …
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Turn the World into a Pulpit
William Spurstowe saw sermons everywhere. Knotty trees. Crumbling walls. Flying insects. A gentle breeze. For Spurstowe, everything was an opportunity to think about God. Which, after sixty years, …
Discipleship Defined
I was recently faced with what should have been a “simple” plumbing repair. Those who have attempted such a repair know this statement is laughable since there is never anything “simple” about …
Unequally Yoked in Business?
“Pastor, should I start a business with an unbeliever? Would it be wise for me to partner with this person or not?” I’ve been asked this question many times, and I believe the Bible has …
What If I Don’t Feel Forgiven? A Pastoral Letter
This past week, I received an email from a member of our church asking about a Christian's disposition toward past sins. This dear saint expressed concern about the struggle to feel forgiven through a …
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