“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” That’s how Mark begins his Gospel. Similarly, Jesus’ first statement in Mark is: “"The time is fulfilled, and…
When do you need God? When do you need His grace, His help?
Many people think of God like an insurance policy. Most of us pay insurance premiums regularly. We receive…
Think of the Bible as a work of literature. Who is the main character? Who is the protagonist? Abraham? Moses? David? Peter? Paul?
No. None of these.
The protagonist of the Bible…
On September 11, 2001, we were living on the campus of a Baptist seminary in Ndu, Cameroon. Less than three weeks after our arrival with six children in tow (and…
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. (Proverbs 16:31)
With both of my parents in their nineties and my father hospitalized for the…
[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…