Articles

“Most crises are not crises. When I was younger, I thought that whatever I considered important was a battle to fight for. I came to learn that if something is of the Lord, it will work out in God’s timing.” ... Continue Reading...

Trust in God. This is likely something that, in your journey as a Christian, you have been told hundreds of times. We are told that God always has a plan and that we need to have faith that His plans are bet... Continue Reading...

Sunshine. Unicorns. Glitter. These are words that scratch the surface of what was seemingly oozing from my pores as I sat in the waiting room of my doctor’s office. I had taken about a million (okay, only fo... Continue Reading...

A Thoughtful Acceptance I hope we’re seeing a resurgence in the embrace of reformed theology among African Americans. I hope the glorious doctrines of Scripture are spreading more widely, rapidly, and deeply... Continue Reading...

The Inconceivable It is important for Christians to be members of a local church because the New Testament apostles can't conceive of anything called a Christian that's not connected to Christ's body. So... Continue Reading...

Not Your Ordinary Membership A healthy church member is someone that, in one sense, shares all the sensibilities of a good pastor. They're going to have a concern for the spiritual growth of others, they... Continue Reading...

The Early Life of Francis J. Grimké The history of slave and master in the American South is a complicated one, involving brutalities and intimacies equal in their intensity and in their impact on all concern... Continue Reading...

Romans 8:28 is one of the most memorized and quoted verses in the New Testament:  “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Th... Continue Reading...

We’ve all heard them—phrases that sound wise, insightful, and biblical. But are they really? Let’s look at some common sayings, compare them to the Bible, and see if they hold up. 1. God won’t give you more th... Continue Reading...

Suppose you’re on the TV game show, Jeopardy! You’re tied with the reigning champion, and there’s one category left: Famous Bible Characters. I’ve got this, you think, making a mental list of the bigger-than-li... Continue Reading...