Written by: April J. Buchanan The Weight of True Gospel Ministry As one weeps tears of joy at the grace of God demonstrated in the life of one dead in sin and now alive in Christ, ought not our hearts also be deeply grieved when we see large numbers gathering around a message that promises…

Written by: April J. Buchanan God’s Sovereignty Over What Is Contrary Can God use what is otherwise contrary—against—Him, a counterfeit that takes a form or appearance as good and draws men away from God in His name? Yes, God can sovereignly use even what is evil, false, or counterfeit to accomplish His purposes. But that…

Written by: April J. Buchanan Change is not always easy for us. Even changes that may be good can feel difficult, and we often struggle with them. But what if it is not the external changes that ought to capture our attention? What if the greater changes are what God is doing in us, and…

Written by: April J. Buchanan 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…

Written by: April J. Buchanan 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…

Written by: April J. Buchanan 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…

Written by: April J. Buchanan 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…

Written by: April J. Buchanan 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…

Written by: April J. Buchanan 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…

Written by: April J. Buchanan 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…