Our perspective and priorities matter. They shape the way we live—how we spend our time and money. God wants our perspective and priorities to align with His. The book of Haggai was written to help us realign our viewpoint and values.. I want to invite you to spend some time this month in this brief but potent book.
Tag: christianity
Are ministry comparisons good or bad? The answer may surprise you.
It's easy for those in ministry to compare ourselves to others. Is this a good idea or a bad one? The Bible's answer may surprise you.
Preachers: make your sermon both accurate and impactful
As preachers and teachers of God's Word, we want our sermons to be both accurate and impactful—true to the text and helpful to our hearers. By God’s grace, we want to see biblical information produce spiritual transformation. But we’ve learned, this doesn’t happen easily or automatically. What should we do?
Does modern science make religion unnecessary?
Some people would have us believe that scientific breakthroughs have made spiritual belief unnecessary. This is a theory the facts won’t support. If anything, modern science has revealed our need for something more than modern science!
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 14)
If you want to understand the book of Revelation, it's helpful to read the book of Zechariah, especially chapter 14. In Zechariah 14 we are given a preview of what's ahead for our world.
Nicholas and The Easter Effect
The death of Nicholas Green led to life for many others. There's an Easter lesson in his story.
Tuesdays with Zechariah (Chapter 12)
Israel is in the news a great deal these days. There is also a great deal of news about Israel's future in the Bible. Zechariah 12 is one of the key chapters that explains what the nation of Israel will experience at the time of Jesus' return.
What do you do when Romans 8:28 doesn’t seem true?
There will be times in your life when you wonder what God is up to. Times when life gets puzzling or painful. Times when you struggle to make sense of what’s happened in your past or what’s happening in your present. Romans 8:28 promises God is working all things for our good. What should we do when that doesn't seem to be true?
Tips for Teachers: How to have godly confidence as you speak
It's normal to feel nervous as you get ready to teach or preach God's Word. Your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty, your mouth feels parched. You are keenly aware of your own limitations and others' expectations. So where do you find the courage to speak with godly confidence? Here is what I’ve found helpful.
Start the New Year with Zechariah
Ready to go deeper in the Bible in 2026? Why not start the year learning about a relatively unknown book in the Old Testament. I'm talking about the book of Zechariah. It's a puzzling but powerful book with much to teach us. So start the New Year with Zechariah.