Many events in recent days sadly make this letter necessary. A major sexual abuse scandal in the SBC and the disgraceful demises of well-known mega-church pastors1 have left many, probably tens of thousands, disillusioned with the church, Christian leadership, and Christ Himself. Dear friend hurt by the church, I weep with you. So do countless […]
Christian Living
The Bitter Fruit of the Self-Focused Life
In a sermon preached on Matthew 5:38–42 titled “Denying Self and Following Christ”, Martyn Lloyd-Jones challenged his audience to “realize the extent to which self controls your life.”1 I found his words a needed rebuke as well and poignant description of some emotional issues I’ve faced over the years. I hope it challenges you to […]
Working from Home for the Glory of God
You don’t need me to tell you that the Internet offers us unprecedented opportunities to work from home and any other location with decent WiFi. For several years I have worked from home at least a couple days a week. I have tasted the wonderful benefits and seen many disadvantages firsthand, in my life or […]
How to Fight Distraction in Worship: Wisdom from Thomas Brooks
Confession: I struggle to focus in both public and private worship. Instead of lifting my soul to gaze upon the Lord’s beauty while in a church service or reading my Bible at home, my mind drifts to my plans for later in the day, my favorite sports team, or to what is stressing me—and Satan […]
Darlene Deibler Rose: Life as a Missionary and World War II POW in the Presence of God
It was 1938 when Darlene Deibler set sail with her husband for life as missionaries in Papua New Guinea. I can imagine she dreamt of what any young newlywed on such a journey would dream of: Accomplishing great feats for the Lord, learning the ins and outs of a new culture, starting a family. Little […]
