[The Hammer of God by Bo Giertz (1905-1998) is a profound novel set in Sweden, describing how God brings to faith, sanctifies, and uses His servants. Written from a Lutheran…
Coty Pinckney
“My country, right or wrong!”
During my early teens, in the middle of the anti-Vietnam War movement, some countered the protesters with this phrase, saying it is the duty of citizens…
[This devotion is based on a sermon on Psalm 104 preached June 13, 2021. The audio is available here.]
Why did God create beautiful sunsets and majestic mountains? Why did He…
[Not long ago, a friend asked about fighting a persistent sin. Here is an edited version of my reply – Coty]
After God makes us a new creation in Christ, certain…
Tomorrow May 16 we have the privilege of dedicating six children to God. In addition, we will baptize eight.
Following the practice of Bethlehem Baptist in Minneapolis, we ask five questions…
What leads to "spontaneous" gratefulness?
The middle of the night. Wakened – barely – by the sound of raindrops, I turn from my back to my side. My hand accidentally…