We Cannot Fake Or Force Being The “Pleasing Aroma” of Christ

A godly aroma is a natural by-product of a godly environment. It can't be faked, and it can't be forced. It is something that is created with us, not something that we can imitate [Click title to read more.]

Marking The Seasons of the Christian Life: A Meditation on Ash Wednesday

For me, the turning of the seasons in Christian life functions the same way the turning of the natural seasons do: it's a reminder to shift focus, to regather my thoughts, to start anew. [Click title to read more.]

Allow Gaps Into Your Life

Empty spaces allow room for growth. [Click title to read more.]

What I Learned From Being Quiet

In the process of fasting from certain types of speech, I'm actually discovering more about how to speak: to be direct and kind, to think about why I'm saying what I'm saying, to make my words matter more when they come out. [Click title to read more.]

New Installment Of Jonathan Study Now Available!

This week: if necessary, could you sacrifice even your dearest plans and expectations to fulfill the desires that God has for you? [Click title to read more.]

A Believer’s Guide To Saying No

Christians struggle with saying no: we often equate "no" with sin and true servanthood with saying yes to everything. Here's how to avoid that. [Click title to read more.]

To Kindle and Back Again: A Bible Journey

Anything that gets you to God's word and keeps you reading God's word is the best thing. Period. [Click title to read more.]

Watching Your Mouth

Simple honesty is best, the Bible counsels, but beware of your own limitations. Watch what you say, and don't you dare utter anything that you don't expect to be held accountable for.[Click title to read more.]

The Jonathan Study Is Now Beginning!

Come and join my new six-week Bible study on Jonathan! [Click title to read more.]

New Year’s Resolutions and the Myth of Change

Mark my word: things will change for you this year. The person you will be at the cusp of 2018 will not be, God willing, the same person who walked into 2017. [Click title to read more.]