Magnify ChristAt the end of a number of letters, Paul requests prayer for himself and those with him (see for example Eph. 6:18-19 and Col. 4:3-4). This has always struck me. Paul, a man of God who appears to be so confident and bold, requests prayer precisely for boldness and, in addition, for clarity. Paul’s request […]
It is marriage season. A few days ago I attended my third wedding in as many weeks and next week it will make four in a row. The rest of the summer is busy with weddings too, that’s just how it goes. As I’ve been thinking about weddings and marriage, I’ve had the opportunity to […]
A number of questions have plagued my thoughts as of late: Why don’t more Christians stand up for the truth? Why do Christian leaders often prefer the status quo over the summum bonum (the highest good)? Why is perceived peace more important than righteousness and truth? When the apostle Paul saw that Peter was succumbing […]
I am forgiven because Jesus paid my debt on the cross, a gift of God’s grace which I have received through faith worked in me by the Holy Spirit. What an awesome thought! I am a husband to Nora, a father to Ara and Kaira, and a pastor at Mount Ararat Bible Church in Northridge, […]