You’ve probably heard it before — “Young men are the problem.” Turn on the news, scroll social media, or sit through a university lecture, and you’ll hear some version of that narrative. But here’s the truth: young men aren’t the problem. They’re a big part of the solution. From a biblical perspective, society doesn’t just… Continue reading Why the World Desperately Needs Young Men
A Biblical Reflection on Gratitude, Sin, and the First Lie Have you ever looked around and thought, “Life isn’t fair”? Perhaps it was watching someone get the promotion you wanted, seeing your friend enjoy a relationship while you remain single, or scrolling through social media, wishing you had their house, kids, and life. If you’ve… Continue reading When Life Seems Unfair, Fight Entitlement
In recent years, more churches have recognized the value of granting their pastors a sabbatical—a designated period away from the regular responsibilities of ministry for the sake of rest, renewal, and spiritual rejuvenation. But while the Pastor steps back for a season, the Church is called to step forward in prayer. A sabbatical isn’t simply… Continue reading How to Pray for a Pastor on Sabbatical
Israel. Few words trigger more debate, emotion, or division in modern politics and theology. While this article could easily wade into a discussion of recent events surrounding Israel, that’s not its purpose. Instead, I want to offer something more lasting, which is a biblical matrix that can help us navigate these events today and next… Continue reading Should the United States Defend Israel No Matter What?
Last year, my church graciously granted me my first sabbatical. I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity, and I wanted to take a few moments to explain why a sabbatical matters—not just for me but for any pastor. This article isn’t about burnout horror stories or some “woe is me” tale. It’s a biblical reflection on… Continue reading Why Pastors Need a Sabbatical
