
Habits as the Muscle Memory of Our Worship
Spiritual things tend not to happen “cold turkey.” In reality, even the best spiritual habits will feel like a daily crucifixion of our fleshly desires. By God’s grace, however, we have a High Priest who knows our struggle.

Remembering Why We Feast this Christmas
As Christians, we should remember that there is no such thing as mere food or a simple holiday dinner. Our feasting carries a much deeper meaning. When we feast, there is something special—something spiritual—that is happening that we rarely stop to appreciate.

Better Than a Fresh Start: A Brief Biblical Theology of Ezra-Nehemiah
How will God’s people receive a new heart—a heart that is made ready to obey God?

5 Reasons Being Disappointed With Your Pastor Could Be a Good Thing
Disappointment with your pastor, with other believers, or with your church should send you to your knees in prayer, not out the door with a dramatic show of indignation.

Tolkien, Great Reversals, and Hobbit-like Humility
Left without a challenger, pride makes us into self-exalters who forget that we are here to magnify God and not ourselves.