A Weary World Rejoices
Though weary, we rejoice, for Christ our Savior has come.
Twirling Girl: A Christmas Poem
A message bold to simple girl . . .
“Fear” and the Drama of Christmas
The first emotion with which we associate Christmas is pure unadulterated joy. And yet . . .
A Personal Note to Our Seasoned Saints
The following is a personal letter I recently passed along to the hundreds of women and men among our older generations with New Hope Church. It gives a glimpse of a shepherd’s heart, the complexities of our day, and the gift which are our senior saints. Dear Friend, This isn’t your normal church letter. In fact, this note isn’t going […]
Two Vital Thoughts on a Life-Giving Marriage
Recently, a friend of mine who is on the verge of getting married sent me a Facebook message and asked me a wonderful question: If you could give one piece (or more) of advice on a successful, Christ-centered marriage what would that be? Thank you for the help! It didn’t take but a minute or so for me to know […]
Munus Triplex and the Crucifixion
The geography was made for the moment. Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee, was a place of unusual significance. No mere spot on the road, this city had been built up by Philip II, the son of Herod the Great. In honor of Caesar Augustus he called it Caesarea, and to distinguish it from another […]
