The Jews in Berea, says Luke, were “noble.†They exhibited a healthy, balanced skepticism that was neither naïve nor suspicious. When they heard the Good News about Jesus from Paul, they didn’t ...  Read More

If I want to attend to God’s Word “as to a lamp shining in a dark place,” it’s going to take some intentional effort on my part. In other words, there’s nothing natural or easy about adopting a listen...  Read More

When we listen carefully to each other, when we examine the Scriptures together, when we listen to one another pray, when we have the courage to ask one another probing questions, we can help one anot...  Read More

Peter is keen to remind his readers of truths they already know, truths they have been established in. Why?...  Read More

If I am a Christ-follower, I have adopted a settled life posture of a learner. I am constantly learning how to bring each aspect under the authority and rule of my Master – not just my public persona ...  Read More

Jesus said that if I adopt that self-focused mindset about the disciplines, I might get what I hope for – impressing my friends or achieving my goals – but God has no interest in that sort of discipli...  Read More

I promised then that I would write about five ways to engage with Scripture. Here I keep that promise....  Read More

1 Peter 3:15 is the classic apologetics text: “always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason…â€...  Read More

Nanette and I just returned from our sixth trip to Albania. The first four were with the team that works at the summer camps. The camp ministry is a joint effort of two Cru ministries in Albania, the ...  Read More

When Christ is not preeminent, we are missing the point. ...  Read More

I found freedom in John 15. Freedom from thinking my initial belief is all God wants....  Read More

I expected dramatic changes. After all, wouldn’t spending hours alone with God revolutionize my life? Surely it would!...  Read More