“Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves.” (Joni Eareckson Tada) “Jesus Christ was treated as we deserved so that when we believe in Jesus, God treats us as Jesus deserves.” (Tim Keller) “There are times when God asks nothing of his children except silence, patience and tears.”  (Charles Seymour Robinson) “Faith does not…

This week, I wanted to share a particularly insightful excerpt from GTN staff member John Gillespie’s latest book, entitled: Beholding Jesus: Letters to My Children. Enjoy! “In C.S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian: The Return to Narnia, Lucy encounters Aslan, the lion king, her hero and champion, once again. “Aslan, Aslan. Dear Aslan,” sobbed Lucy. “At last.”  The great beast rolled…

The above picture is a list of the current “Worship Favorites” on my iPhone. Although God has not gifted me with a beautiful singing voice (far from it!), I do love to worship – whether that’s with a crowd or alone in my car. When it comes to listening to and participating in worship, everyone has their…

  One of my favorite bloggers is Ray Ortlund. His most recent blog post was titled, “One Anothers I can’t find in the New Testament.” It’s penetrating, eye-opening, convicting and challenging…all at the same time. Enjoy! Sanctify one another, humble one another, scrutinize one another, pressure one another, embarrass one another, corner one another, interrupt…

“You have made us for Thyself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee.”  (Augustine, from Confessions) “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2 ESV) “Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.”  (J.C. Ryle) “A cheap Christianity,…

Over the years, I’ve heard many popular objections to Christianity. Recently, I came across a brief article by Matt Smethurst on The Gospel Coalition’s website that answers four of the most common objections to Christianity, which I’ve shared below. Enjoy! Don’t impose your exclusive views on me. How can you believe in a God who’d allow so much senseless evil and suffering?…

As my wife and I wrap up a month-long trip throughout the Middle East and South Asia, I wanted to share a few thoughts that have been on my heart for some time … and have only been deepened on this trip meeting Christ-followers from all types of backgrounds, denominations, churches and cultures. One of…

Encouragement for the Discouraged “The storms of life no more indicate the absence of God than clouds indicate the absence of the sun.”  (John Blanchard) “God is our portion, Christ our companion, the Spirit our Comforter, Earth our lodge, and Heaven is our home.” (C.H. Spurgeon) “The church is a school for sinners, not a…

To Encourage “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” (Martin Luther)  “This darkness is very deep, but our God has gone deeper still. When you have been to Calvary, even Ravensbrook [Concentration Camp] looks small.” (Corrie Ten Boom, quoted in Peter J. Kreeft, The Philosophy of…

“…and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24 NASB) “Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.”  (J.C. Ryle) “A cheap Christianity, without a cross, will prove in the end a…