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 […]
