Why Pray If God Is Sovereign?

When we begin to learn about God’s sovereignty, the temptation is to turn into the “frozen chosen” who use God’s power as an excuse to be lazy. If God is in total control of everything, why pray at all? Certainly this is a multi layered question that could be talked about endlessly in the theological … Read more

Is Humor Biblical?

When we go to the Bible, laughter is usually not a common response. But is it okay to laugh? Does God have a sense of humor? Is humor biblical? Our relationship with the Holy God must start with a holy fear, with a reverence and recognition of our need for the blood of Christ to … Read more

Q&A About Singleness

Before I married Bethany and I was still single, I remember having so many questions about singleness. Am I called to singleness? Is being single more holy? How do I know if God wants me to be married or not? Is marriage a command? These questions and more were always lingering in my mind. I … Read more

Would You Complain about a Cripple? Would You Laugh at a Leper?

Those who Jesus spent his time with were the very ones the Pharisees sought to avoid. It’s easy to pass judgment on the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, thinking we would never act as repulsively as them. Jesus did heal the physically ill, but ultimately he came to heal the spiritually ill. Jesus performed miracles … Read more