If we are being completely honest with ourselves, the spiritual discipline of fasting is far from “top-of-mind” in our thinking about the Christian life. Yet, it is one of three integral acts of devotion which Jesus highlights in Matthew 6 when instructing His disciples on the way of living in their heavenly Father’s heavenly Kingdom. […]
Promises: God Hears Your Prayers
The following article was originally published on the Place for Truth blog of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals at placefortruth.org. A few years back, there was a clever trend afoot that brought light amusement to some and great annoyance to others. Friends and family members would record a voicemail greeting that began with a cheery “hello,” […]
The Power of Holding Your Peace
The following article was originally published in June 2018 on the Gospel Reformation Network’s blog. We live in an age of outrage. Expressions of disappointment daily saturate our senses through news media, social media, and regular conversation. In our homes and workplaces, we hear the harsh words of complaint. On our computer (or television) screens […]
The Radical Society
The following article is adapted from one originally published in July 2020 on the Alliance of Confessing Evangelical’s blog entitled reformation21. Radicalism is on the rise. As noted by Senior Academic Fellow Jonathan Pugh of Newcastle University, the phrase “radical politics” [1] in our day describes activism that targets and subverts the root (Latin: radix) of reigning public […]
The Gift of Sleep: Capturing the Biblical Vision of Rest
The following article was originally published in September 2016 on the Alliance of Confessing Evangelical’s blog entitled Christward Collective (now absorbed into Place for Truth). Caffeine. Late-night TV. Smartphones. Sugar. After-hours work e-mails. What do they have in common? With stunning success, we use these things – and more besides – to regularly rob ourselves of […]
What a Privilege!
The following article was originally published in October 2018 on the Alliance of Confessing Evangelical’s blog entitled Christward Collective (now absorbed into Place for Truth). During family worship one night, my son was growing increasingly distracted—to which children his age are inclined. I gently reached over and grasped my son’s shoulders, and said, “Remember son, […]
