The Blog
Reflections & writing
Essays on Scripture, prayer, doubt, and the daily work of following Jesus. New posts most weeks.
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Encouragement
Don't Lose Heart. Finish Well.
As with much of what I write about, I've chosen to write here about something I have a lot of experience with — and I'm particularly sensitive to those who are struggling in their walk.
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Devotional
Made By Him, To Be Like Him
It's easy to forget how extraordinary human life is. Scripture says we were intentionally made to reflect the One who created us.
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Testimony
More On My Testimony
Scripture warns us to be careful about whom we entrust with the deepest parts of our testimony. Sadly, I can personally attest to this.
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Christian Living
The Truth Is Hard Sometimes
I began reading Romans again and ran into one of those moments where I felt compelled to highlight an entire chapter.
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Faith
Is Happiness God's Priority For You?
John MacArthur once said that if your central desire is to have your best life now, you just might. And be missing the point.
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Scripture
The Value of Holy Wisdom
The Lord has set up His wisdom in direct opposition to that of the world — two antagonistic paradigms.
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Doctrine
Is Doctrine Important?
I once heard John Piper explain why he kept a picture of his wife in his wallet — the photo brought him joy every time he looked at it.
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Church History
The Early Church vs. Today's Church
The early Christian Church existed primarily as small, scattered sects throughout the Roman world. Believers were often referred to as "The Way."
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Faith
Believing Before Understanding
One subject that continually rises to the surface is the expectation that proof and full understanding must come before belief.