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One of the questions I get asked fairly often is, "What are you reading?" Here are a few books and articles I've been working through over the past month, along with some brief thoughts on each. Books The Redeemed Man by Joel Beeke // Every man should have a copy of this book. I have given more copies of this out in the past month than any book I gave out this past year. The Five Coaching Conversations: A Research-Based Model for Maximizing People's Performance and Potential

There was a time when Sunday morning was largely protected in American culture. Businesses closed. Sports schedules adjusted. Communities understood that gathered worship mattered. Today, that has changed dramatically. Now, travel tournaments fill weekends. Youth sports schedule games on Sunday mornings. Recreation, work, and entertainment increasingly assume that church attendance is flexible, optional, and easily sacrificed. But the deeper issue is not simply that “other th

There is a quiet but steady drift in many churches today: the weekly gathering of God’s people is increasingly treated as flexible rather than formative. Sports, travel, tournaments, work demands, and countless activities often take precedence. The question is not merely what people are doing, but what those choices reveal about the heart. Diagnosing the Drift: Ordered Loves and Cultural Pressure At the root, this is not a scheduling issue but a discipleship issue. Jesus said

One of the quiet distortions in modern Christianity is not outright denial of the church, but a thinning of its meaning. The church is often assumed to be a provider of religious goods—sermons, music, programs, and inspiration—rather than a people called into covenant life under the lordship of Christ. Scripture gives a far deeper vision. The Church as Body, Covenant People, and Spirit-Formed Community The New Testament does not describe the church as a vendor but as a body.

The church rarely rejects Scripture outright. More often, it simply stops relying on it. The Bible remains affirmed in doctrine and confession, but over time it is displaced in practice. Decisions begin to lean on intuition, cultural assumptions, emotional instincts, or pragmatic outcomes. What begins as a subtle adjustment eventually reshapes the center of authority in the life of the church. What Scripture Says About Itself Scripture does not present itself as one authority

Scripture anchors justice not in cultural consensus but in the character of God. “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” (Gen. 18:25). God’s justice is always righteous, impartial, and good (Deut. 10:17–18). It upholds what is right, defends the vulnerable, and judges sin without partiality. Micah summarizes the posture: “do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God” (Mic. 6:8). Justice, then, is not merely an outcome but a Godward way of life. At

Difficult conversations are part of life. Whether it’s addressing a misunderstanding with a spouse, giving feedback to a coworker, or confronting conflict in your church community, these moments can easily lead to frustration, hurt, or division. Yet the Bible shows us a better way—grace-filled, honest communication that reflects Christ. 1. Start with the heart. Before speaking, examine your own motives. Are you aiming to correct, to vent, or to restore? Proverbs 16:2 reminds

Pastoral ministry is often described as complex. Research sometimes highlights common patterns among effective pastors, yet Scripture itself provides the clearest picture of faithful shepherding. The New Testament consistently presents pastoral ministry as a Christ-given calling grounded in the Word, expressed through shepherding care, and sustained by personal faithfulness. Above all, pastors serve under Christ, the Chief Shepherd, who alone builds His church (Eph. 4:11–16;

We are living in an age of tools that promise speed, scale, and efficiency. Yet pastoral ministry has never been measured by output, but by faithfulness to Christ and care for souls. The question is not merely, “Can we use AI?” but “How do we shepherd faithfully in a technologically mediated world under the lordship of Christ?” The Shepherd’s Voice and the Temptation of Substitutes (John 10) In John 10, Jesus declares that His sheep hear His voice and follow Him. The shepherd

In every generation, the church must discern how to live faithfully within its cultural and political moment without losing its Gospel identity. In recent years, the conversation around “Christian Nationalism” has intensified, raising important questions about the relationship between the church, the state, and the mission of Christ. Our task is not to react with fear or partisanship, but to think theologically and biblically about who we are as the people of God. Defining Ch

Few questions generate more heat in the church today than this one. Yet for those who confess the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, the issue is not primarily cultural, pragmatic, or political. It is theological. It concerns Christ’s rule over His church, the nature of preaching, and the goodness of God’s design in creation and redemption. A complementarian conviction does not arise from a diminished view of women, but from a high view of Scripture and of the pastoral o

The church is a beautiful, God-ordained institution, yet over centuries, misconceptions and myths have developed that can distort our understanding of Scripture and the life of faith. Let’s examine a few common church myths and see what the Bible actually teaches. Myth 1: Church is optional if I have a personal relationship with Jesus. Some believe that private faith alone is sufficient. While personal faith is essential, Scripture makes it clear that the church is God’s desi

Christian music today largely exists in two distinct spheres, and understanding the difference is vital for how we think about faith, theology, and the role of music in the life of the church. The first sphere is the music often heard on the radio, streaming playlists, and personal devotionals. These songs are typically written for individual listening or small-group enjoyment. They tend to emphasize personal emotion, contemporary language, and accessibility. While some of th

On November 11th (2025), I had the privilege of speaking in Chapel at Grace College. It was an honor to open God’s Word with the students, encourage them in their walk with Christ, and share a message from my favorite book of the Bible. If you weren’t able to be there - or if you’d like to revisit the message - you can watch the full message online (link below). My hope is that it strengthens your faith, sparks meaningful conversations, and reminds you of the sufficiency of J