Our 2019 GPBC Israel crew has arrived. I always have such a great sense of excitement and anticipation for our time in Israel. It’s different than any other kind of trip. Why bother? 1. Christians go to Israel because of the incarnation. In Genesis God promised Abraham a land, a people, and a blessing; those…
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An Invitation for the Hurting
There is lasting hope for every person struggling with anxiety, and that hope comes from the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Back in the Saddle
Seven weeks and tens of thousands of miles later, I’m back in the saddle at Green Pond Bible Chapel. Our sabbatical was a smashing success. We have been blessed by our church body, elders, and pastoral staff who made it possible. Here are some highlights of what God showed us during our time of renewal:…
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What If My Sins Were Made Public?
A Call to Christian Commenting on Social Media
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Because I Belong
I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.
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5 Key Commitments for Any Time of Year
Resolved, To be strictly and firmly faithful to my trust, so that, in Prov. 20:6. ‘A faithful man, who can find?’ may not be partly fulfilled in me. -Jonathan Edwards, Resolution #32, 1722 (written at age 19) I’m not much for new year’s resolutions, mostly because they tend to be short sighted and short lived.…
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Christmas Is About God’s Glory
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors! -Luke 2:14, Christian Standard Bible The glory of God is the ultimate end of redemption, and therefore Christmas. I must confess that sentence is a tough one for me to believe. I readily affirm its truthfulness, but man, it’s hard…
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