Three times in the Pastoral Epistles Paul references “sound teaching” (I Timothy 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Titus 1:9). But exactly what does...

Refuse to believe the lie that sins are measured by size. The truth is this: there are no little sins. Paul takes direct aim at this...

Suffering is often the intended way of proclaiming the gospel, not simply a secondary result of proclaiming it. Paul makes this precise...

Many things are important. Few things are essential. For instance, air conditioning is important. Air is essential. Hot water is important....

Today we rejoice in the fulfillment of our anticipation. Advent is realized; Jesus has come. Yes, Immanuel is here. Ah, Immanuel. It means...

The beauty of significance lies in the fact that it is often hidden in the ugliness of the seemingly unimportant. This was exactly the case...

Devotional: What comes to mind when you think of Christmas? Is it cards and cider, trees and traditions, nutcrackers and nativities, or...

Christmas is a messy holiday. I didn’t say merry; I said messy. Think about it—it’s about a birth. Been to any birthing rooms lately?...

Devotional: I was 21 years old when I traveled to Europe for the first time. My buddy, Ryan, was going to Belgium to visit his parents...