In his lecture on Genesis 39, Don Carson examines the literary structure of the text and highlights Joseph’s faithfulness in resisting temptation. Focusing on themes of faithfulness and divine blessing…
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Don’t Fall for a Pragmatic Version of Justice – Andrew Kelley
Perhaps no other word in the English language has shifted in meaning like “justice.” It has become one of the central cultural disagreements dividing families, churches, and communities. Just saying…
How the Internet Made Vibes More Important than Arguments – Brett McCracken
When you scroll through your smartphone feeds on any given day—perhaps especially in an election year—two things become immediately clear. First, people no longer seem to value logical coherence and…
Is Biblical Masculinity Toxic? – Collin Hansen, Nancy Pearcey
You see it on TV. You hear it from comedians. You even read it in children’s books. Men are bad. Dads are dimwits. There’s a lot I like about the…
Is Science Incompatible with Christianity? – Derek Rishmawy
During a panel on the future of religion among Gen Z, a student asked me, “Are you scared of our coming generation? Because we’re so into reason and science, and…
The Joy and Reward of Serving Christ (Rom. 15:14–33) – Ray Ortlund, Sam Allberry
Paul’s love for the church and his ambition to preach the gospel provide an example for ministers today. In this episode of You’re Not Crazy, Sam Allberry and Ray Ortlund…
When Your Church Doesn’t Have a Women’s Ministry – Amy Payne
“What do I do if my church doesn’t have a women’s ministry?” It wasn’t a question I ever imagined asking. I grew up in a large church with programs for…
Help for Pastors in an Election Year – Chris Castaldo
I remember that lunch like it was yesterday. I was only 20 years old and not looking to offend my militant herbivorous colleagues. One by one, they ordered their quinoa…
How Pulpit Supply Helped a City – Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
After Kevin McKay finished his internship at Capitol Hill Baptist Church (CHBC) in 2006, he stayed on as an administrative assistant. “Mark Dever heard about my desire to be somewhere…
Why We Need Zephaniah – Daniel C. Timmer
Apart from Zephaniah’s depiction of God’s exuberant joy over his redeemed people (3:17) that John Piper has popularized in his preaching, the book of Zephaniah hasn’t received the attention it…