I was recently granted a sabbatical at Reformed Theological Seminary, from June 2021 to January 2022 (ok, maybe it wasn’t too recent). My time off was restful, and it gave me an opportunity to pray and reflect on aspects of my life both professionally and personally. I also was able to get several writing projects…
Read MoreI am (A)-Millennial
I recently had a chat with several friends about our children. The term that was used to describe this current generation was “Millennials.” I am not a social scientist, but I am very interested in the culture war discussions, as it pertains to the interaction of Christian theology and its application in the public dialogues.…
Read MoreResurrection-Birth in 1 Peter
The resurrection of our blessed Savior has an obvious impact upon us when we face the final enemy of death (1 Cor. 15:26). This gives us extraordinary hope of eternal life and a “joy unspeakable” as we suffer through the trials of this fallen world (1 Pet. 1:8). However, what we may not know…
Read MoreFellowship with the True Jeremiah: Words of Encouragement for My Fellow Pastors
The prophet Jeremiah had it rough. In many ways all the Old Testament prophets did. Look at what they were called to do: go to the people and tell them that they are sinning against the Lord. If they do not change their ways and repent of their sins, then the Lord will bring the…
Read MoreSad Songs Don’t Say Everything, Part 3 of 3
I wrote two earlier pieces about the numerous laments psalms and how they can be a blessing for God’s people (Sad Songs Say So Much, Parts 1 and 2). The first described the ways in which we can read them for our encouragement. The second was my personal call for the church to utilize these…
Read More“Sad songs say so much” Part 2
Psalms of praise are wonderful. In light of the torrents of suffering we endure, we fight to maintain a hope that can only be found in the Sovereign Lord. Praises help us do that. However, Walter Brueggemann comments that while it is definitely admirable that the church strives to sustain hope in a fallen…
Read More“Sad songs say so much” Part 1
There are countless psalms in the OT psalter that capture the heartaches and trials of life. These are the psalms of lament. Ever since the eighteenth century, many have noticed that there are so many more of these laments than any other kind of poem. More than praises and thanksgiving psalms. Yet, the benefit…
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Redeeming Chillingworth 