As with any topic related to Christian living, discussing physical exercise in the life of a pastor runs the risk of twin dangers: legalism and antinomianism. Those two terms are…
Month: August 2023
Obedience Confirms Our Resurrection: Colossians 3:1–4, Part 1 – John Piper
Christ calls his disciples to be doers of the word, not hearers only. How does our union with Christ relate to obeying his commands? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Fighting to Believe God’s Promises – John Piper
How do faithful saints fight to believe God’s promises? In this episode of Light + Truth, that’s the question John Piper answers from Romans 4:20–21. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
“World Watch”: Cultural Literacy for Christian Families
Kids born in our morally turbulent age, and the parents committed to guiding them through it, have precious few resources that can help them sift through the chaos. A few…
Hymn: “I Often Say My Prayers” by John Burton
I often say my prayers, But do I ever pray? And do the wishes of my heart Go with the words I say? I may as well kneel down And…
“A Still More Excellent Way”: Love Is Patient and Humble
Though 1 Corinthians 13 is largely regarded as a cozy part of the Bible, a closer look reveals that it is actually deeply challenging. These “feel-good” verses confront us, humble…
When You Don’t Want to Read Your Bible – Kristen Wetherell
As my small group talked about reading our Bibles in the season of early parenthood with little kids needing us all the time, the phrase “supposed to” popped up more…
I Work in Healthcare. Can I Call Patients ‘Pregnant People’? – Shane Morris
At my job, I deal with maternal and child health, and one of the trends is calling pregnant women “pregnant people.” Thus far, I’ve tried to use the “pregnant women”…
Serve in Children’s Ministry. It’s Bigger Than You Think. – Russ Ramsey
Want the gates of hell to tremble? Here’s an idea: serve in your church’s children’s ministry. “Let brotherly love continue,” the author of Hebrews writes. “Do not neglect to show…
Pro-Life After Dobbs: Ohio, Issue 1, and the Worldview Work Ahead
A few weeks ago, voters in Ohio rejected a ballot measure that would have made it harder to amend the state’s constitution. As it stands, to amend Ohio’s constitution only…