At the end of Matthew 9, Jesus prays for harvesters. At the beginning of Matthew 10, Jesus answers his own prayer. From his many male and female disciples, he selects twelve men to be his Apostles. With special authority and power, they are sent out to perform Kingdom work in his name and on his behalf. … More Teach, Touch, and Trust the Holy Spirit
I grew up in a world heavily influenced by the Reformation. How thankful I am for those early Reformed pastors, teachers, missionaries, and martyrs through whom Christ worked over 400 years ago. The ministries of Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, Zacharius Ursinus, John Owen, and the Westminster Divines still bears fruit today. I grew up in a land heavily … More Modern Reformation; Modern Revival
At the present time, I am not a very popular person in my country. As a white, southern, conservative, upper-middle class, evangelical, protestant, Christian who is ordained, straight, absolutist, and motivated, I am persona non grata – an unwelcome individual. So how am I — as one who on the issue of Gay Marriage stands with … More How Ought Christians to Respond to the Societal Ethical Shift?
Unfathomable Grace 