Our culture compels us to create our own self-identity yet Jesus calls His followers to discover their identity from outside of themselves and in unio... Read More
People who submit to God as King passionately praise Him. We have a king, a master, an ultimate heart treasure to whom we submit and praise. If God, t... Read More
Paul is prepared to sacrifice is life for the gospel. He finds himself in a lonely position, but he is not alone. The LORD Jesus stood with him, stren... Read More
Paul charges Timothy to preach the Word no matter the season. Preach when it is popular. Preach when it is not. This puts the Church in a position to ... Read More
The gospel is unbound when God’s people equip the next generation with God’s Word. ... Read More
The unbound gospel in our hearts unleashes power for righteous living AND it secures eternal fruit. If the gospel is not unbound in our hearts, the go... Read More
A church in hiding cannot love opponents of the gospel. A church embroiled in battle cannot either. Paul proclaims a third rail. Engage opponents with... Read More
All of us need to learn how to habitually reframe our lives. We are all either building a discouraging frame of reference laced with half-truths and n... Read More
Paul and Timothy’s lives were dramatically reordered by the gospel. Paul longs for Timothy to prepare the church for this kind of radical life of sa... Read More