Some thoughts culled from my random file. Some have occurred to me moments of quiet reflection, some in discussion with others, and a coupl...

The gospel is the good news about the kingdom of God and how Jesus of Nazareth fulfills the story of Israel. The name “Jesus” and the terms...

Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you a...

I understand my life to be a fellowship “with” God, a partnership in a “father and son” way. There is a saying, attributed to John Wesley, ...

Following Jesus is not just something we make room for in our lives, as if we work it into our busy schedule. It is a complete reorientatio...

For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is ...

Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. (Philippians 3:17) Paul has described the ...

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Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. Neverthel...

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid ...

That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means,...

That I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Chris...

Though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: circumcised the eigh...

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe. Beware of dogs, be...

On the day I called, You answered me. (Psalm 138:3) In this psalm, the David gives praise to the LORD for His lovingkindness and loyalty — G...

The tree had been felled and all hope had been dashed. The kingdom that once was had been broken in two. God’s promise to David (son of Jes...

When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue w...

An Advent adaptation of Psalm 122 in light of Isaiah 2:2-5, Revelation 21 and the coming of King Jesus into the world. (See Let Us Go Up...

We are in the season of Advent. Advent means “coming.” In ancient Rome, the adventus was a ceremony in honor of the emperor, welcoming him ...