Disciples Should Expect God’s Discipline

God's Discipline

God’s Discipline — Lessons for Growing Up in Christ Trials expose our weaknesses and invite repentance, producing the “peaceful fruit of righteousness” in those trained by them (Hebrews 12:11). Parents […]

What’s the Alternative to Judgmentalism?

Judgmentalism

Judgmentalism — Paths to Empathy and Mercy Jesus’ “Judge not” warns of both human backlash and divine accountability, calling for humility instead of superiority. Proverbs-like wisdom shows criticism triggers defensiveness […]

Growing Wise in the School of Waiting

Growing Wise

Growing Wise — Practicing Patient Trust In a hurry-first culture, waiting trains obedience and self-control, echoing Proverbs and the slower rhythms of earlier generations. Jesus’ teaching distinguishes two kinds of […]

Satan: Function and Foe

Function and Foe

Function and Foe in Progressive Revelation OT usage of satan typically denotes an adversary or accuser, not a named devil; scenes like Job 1–2 and Zechariah 3 fit this role. […]

Racism: A Lament and Call to Repent

Call to Repent

Call to Repent for Gospel Healing In light of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, the church laments evil, listens to pain, and prays with compassion. Scripture frames repentance—Lamentations, James 4, […]

Rebuilding after Loss: the Book of Job

Book of Job

Book of Job and Rebuilding After Loss Book of Job reveals hope after suffering. Even after devastating loss, Job’s story shows God’s restoration through renewed blessings and family. Faith in […]