A Word to Young Men
In 1865, a bishop named J. C. Ryle wrote a book called Thoughts for Young Men. Don’t let the humble title fool you. Despite being a very short book, it was packed with powerful exhortations for young men of his…
Baptism Is about New Life
The ordinance of baptism illustrates our freedom and new life in Jesus Christ. It’s an outward picture of what has taken place in our hearts when we surrendered to the Lordship of Christ. Baptism is very important. The New Testament…
Why Bible Memorization Might Just Change Your Life
In recent years, neuroscience has opened some previously locked doors into our understanding of the brain. As a Christian, I love to learn what I can from scientists who are studying God’s world and how He designed it. I don’t…
The First and Second Comings of Christ
This last week, I preached a message at Grace Point on the end times, a subject formally known as eschatology. I’m pretty sure it’s impossible to preach a sermon on the end times that covers everything you wanted to say,…
5 Common Myths about Marriage
My wife, Whitney, and I recently celebrated 13 years of marriage. Over those 13 years, God has been so very gracious, and I cannot tell you how grateful I am to be married to such a godly, compassionate, devoted, and…
The Hypocritical, the Half-Hearted, and the Hungry for God
In the musical The Greatest Showman, P. T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman) assembles a group of social misfits and turns them into a team of incredible circus performers. One of the standout themes of the film is this hunger for acceptance.…
A Prayer for the United States at 250 Years
Our Father in Heaven, We, Your Church, come before You in humility, gratitude, and hope. Lord, without question You have blessed the United States in tremendous ways since its inception. Under Your providential hand, this nation was founded 250 years…
Overcoming Anxiety by Delighting in God
Why do we get anxious? What’s the root cause? A recent report said in the United States, “anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern.” Over 56 million adults are affected by them, which comes to 19.1 percent of…
What Kind of Christian Will You Be?
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12, NIV) Every day you make a choice that has an impact on eternity. Do you believe that? Don’t answer too quickly, because it’s easy…
What Is the Gospel?
The gospel is the story that Christians have to tell the world. It’s the message of salvation for a world that is spiritually adrift. As we speak the gospel to others, we act as “ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:20).…