July 2026

I am a Rock, I am an Island

In 1965 Paul Simon wrote,I’ve built walls A fortress, steep and mighty That none may penetrate I have no need of friendship Friendship causes pain. It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain. I am a rock I am an island…And a rock feels no pain And an island never criesIn the 10th century, BC, Solomon wrote, He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom. (Prov 18:1).Sometimes isolation can be good. Sometimes we need to get away, clear our heads, feed our souls a

The Place of Godly Ambition

7 Reasons Why Mormonism and Christianity Are Not the Same

In this article, Kevin outlines the historical and theological distinctions between Mormonism and Christianity.

We Need to Talk About the Radicalization of Young Women

In practice, many young women have accepted a secular anthropology that elevates feelings to the level of authority. Intuition and emotions become substitutes for revelation. But obedience to God’s Word is the only place true freedom can be found.

The Marks of a Spiritual Leader

What kind of spiritual leadership actually helps people change?

How Can Church Members Help Create Greater Unity in the Life of a Congregation?

How can church members actively pursue unity? Today, Joel Kim reflects on the Apostle Paul’s tender image of a nursing mother to illustrate how care and hospitality cultivate lasting fellowship.

Not Mere Memories: God’s Sovereign Purposes in Every Season

It’s been quite a year in our church body. There have been new families who have joined our church family, lots of new babies and even grandbabies, and new life in Christ as we witnessed and celebrated baptisms. But it hasn’t been without its share of suffering and loss and grief. As individuals, as families, as brothers and sisters in Christ who are an integral part of this local church family, we have witnessed suffering together on a magnified scale.

The Mission Field Is No Place for Soft Men

I recently saw a clip on social media of a friendly, calm, seemingly mild-mannered pastor preaching a sermon not long after the murder of Charlie Kirk. He made the striking comment that if there had been more “gospel sensitivity” before the barbaric killing, violence could have been averted. This raises an important question. What is gospel sensitivity?

Col. 2:16 and the Sabbath Question

Ask any biblically informed Christian whether the Fourth Commandment (Ex. 20:8ff; Deut. 5:12ff) is binding on New Covenant believers and you will end up discussing Col. 2:16-17. There we read, "Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ" (ESV).What does Col. 2:16-17 say about the Sabbath and the New Covenant believer?

How Shall We Spend the Sabbath? by Dwight L. Moody - Wholesome Words

How shall we spend the sabbath? by D. L. Moody from Golden counsels.

The Ten Commandments - IV by D.L. Moody | The Jesus Site

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

The Epic of Atraḥasis - Livius

This is the Babylonian creation myth mentioned in Sunday school. Notice that the message is completely the opposite of Genesis. In Genesis, God commands fruitfulness with children, whereas in Atrahasis, the gods command restriction of children.