Emboldened Obedience A quick search gives this definition: “‘Emboldened obedience’ refers to acting with courage and confidence in response to a known command or authority, particularly within a religious context. It is a proactive, courageous form of compliance, as opposed to passive or reluctant submission.” A Grievous Shift It has been grievous for me to…

Have you ever heard, “Jesus does not want religion; He wants relationship?” How did we come to that conclusion? Did we assume it was true? Why? Is it true that Jesus does not like religion? “True religion is not a matter of form but of power; it is the heart aligned with God, not merely…

False Teachers and Shared Platforms Have we stopped to ask why the false teacher is willing to be platformed alongside those otherwise doctrinally sound? What motivation could they have? What is in it for them? False teachers do not share platforms with sound teachers to reason from Scripture together. They share platforms with sound teachers…

Did We Learn Nothing From 2020? Times of Uncertainty and the Call to Faithfulness In times of uncertainty, many are afraid. What we believe is tested and has in recent years shown the bankruptcy and shallowness of much theology coming from many pulpits. Others, when cultural moments seem to offer “highs,” are eager to ride…

Courage as the Fruit of Conviction “Courage is the fruit of conviction.” At first glance, this may seem inspirational—but it also exposes us. We love to think of ourselves as greater than we are. I often think of 2020 and the good that came out of that year. Many of God’s people, who had believed…

Biblical Womanhood in a World of Lies Many women work outside the home. Some enjoy it; others do not. I am not writing to tap into your emotions and tell you how great you are, nor to encourage you to look within yourself to see how powerful you are. That does not help you—it can…

Warnings against shallow, man-centered preaching in the pulpit are the result of courageous men faithfully expositing the Word of God, demonstrating that what Christ has commanded them to preach to His bride is sufficient, powerful, and effective. It is also the responsibility of every Christian to test what they hear against sound doctrine and hold…

The Wickedness of the Wicked The wickedness of the wicked neither sleeps nor slumbers. Even upon their beds they scheme vile things, the very desires of their sinful hearts. They dream not of noble pursuits but of pleasures they deny themselves only for fear of the consequences. If God’s common grace were withdrawn, and this…

Cowardly men enter the pulpit weekly, preaching powerless messages that sound evangelistic and loving and often have impressive results. Yet the evidence of power is measured by how many respond or by “experiences” and “manifestations.” Many pulpits are aflame with counterfeit power, and many churches are filled with false converts. “I would rather be a…

Misunderstood Beauty of Psalm 46:10 Psalm 46:10 is far more beautiful than it is often understood. Many isolate this verse, quoting it only in part: “Be still, and know that I am God….” — Psalm 46:10a ESV Misuse of “Be Still” The correct understanding of the words “Be still” is often ignored or given a…