We naturally talk a lot about the incarnation of Jesus at Christmas, repeating the familiar story of the Son of God taking on human flesh to be born to a virgin. Of course the atonement…
December Links
Once or twice a month, I gather up links to some of my favourite reading and resources from the past fortnight. I’d love to know what you’ve been reading in the comments too. Articles Beware…
The Leper and the Cross
In the first few chapters of Mark’s gospel, he includes several stories that highlight Jesus’ immense power. We see his authority over diseases, demons, people, and the Sabbath day. One story in particular stands out…
Be On Guard Against Hypocrisy
This post was originally published on the Ministry Training Strategy blog. “Practice what you preach” has become such a cliché that we forget how true and important it is. As ministry apprentices our schedules are…
Singleness and the End of the World
Recently I read Revelation 21–22 with one of my youth group girls, as we were talking about heaven. Barely two weeks later our pastor used those chapters in a devotional before our holiday kids club….
November Links
Once or twice a month, I gather up links to some of my favourite reading and resources from the past fortnight. I’d love to know what you’ve been reading in the comments too. Articles Our…
I’m Not Called to Be a Writer
There’s a lot of discussion—and confusion—among Christians about the idea of “calling.” We tend to use this language to refer to God appointing people to particular occupations, especially vocational ministry. I’ve heard it used among…
Celebrating My Blog’s First Anniversary
Today marks one year since I launched my blog. I’d put up a few articles in the preceding weeks but kept it private, until announcing the launch on November 6th, 2018. It’s been a wonderful…
Misunderstanding Grace
The five solas are the cornerstones of Protestant theology. They sum up the gospel: we were saved through faith alone, by the grace of Jesus Christ alone, to the glory of God alone. Our source…
What Will It Cost You to Flee Sin Today?
The story of Joseph in Genesis provides us with a prime example of a faithful believer who loved God enough to flee sin instead of giving in. Most of the examples in the Old Testament…