The poem below is titled "Silent As a Lamb" after Isaiah 53:7. It was written in contemplation upon the events leading to Jesus' death as recorded in Matthew 26.  Read More

When the justice of God against the wicked is described in holy Scripture, it can be very hard for us to wrap our minds around. We are sometimes tempted to wonder, "Could such things truly be the decree of a holy and loving God?" I think it is safe to say that all thoughtful persons have felt this doubt well up in their hearts.  Read More

Jesus frequently spoke of people who would follow him for a time, but when things became difficult, would turn away from him. He spoke of people who would be ashamed of his Words, deny him before men, and rather have the accolades of this world than the approval of God. Jesus did not speak of these things as imaginary temptations which his people may someday face. They were not empty illustrations...  Read More

Empty me of vanityIn both it's fatal formsThat through success I might win youOr by floundering make you scornTis’ neither through stern resolveNor by lackadaisical plightThat you make the rebel your son,And turn the calloused contriteBy your grace alone I standIn a righteousness unwrought by meIt cannot be lost by deeds or thoughtsTis’ priceless, yet given for freeMy pride would have me earn your...  Read More

The Lord has blessed me with six beautiful children: Lagodian, Judah, Noah, Isabella, Analisa, and Isaiah. At the time of writing, they span from age twenty to just four months old. Each of them have many wonderful qualities that make them unique from one another. But there is a particular aspect in which they are all essentially the same. This aspect in which they are essentially the same is not ...  Read More

These words from Jesus deserve serious contemplation by Christians today:“Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets," (Luke 6:26).There you have it. Being a faithful witness for Jesus Christ is inherently offensive. The only way to be unoffensive is to be unfaithful to God. This means that when you are doing it right, people will dislike you, mal...  Read More

In Psalm 77, Asaph is facing a dark and grievous hour of life. It is a time where the light seems to have gone out in his heart, and all his circumstances appear hopeless (v1-3). In this desperate state, Asaph has two choices: 1. He can allow present appearances to control his perspective of God and evaporate his faith. He can allow himself to conclude that because he cannot right now see the good...  Read More

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”Exodus 20:8Our Father in heaven calls his people to "remember the Sabbath day" and "to keep it holy," (Ex. 20:8). In God’s wisdom, he teaches us to set aside unto him one whole day each week as a time where we refrain from all worldly employment, commerce, recreations, chore lists, etc. It is a time when we do not work ourselves, nor do we require work o...  Read More

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”II Corinthians 4:6In biblical parlance, God refers to the unfolding of human history with the metaphor of a sunrise, (Matt. 4:16; 11:11; Jn. 1:4-5, 7-8; 5:35-36; 8:12; II Pet. 1:19-21, etc.). This picture implies that in the days of the ...  Read More

“Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what seems good to him,” (II Samuel 10:12).There are many reasons that Joab is not a man whom we might typically think of as a model for godliness. The pages of holy Scripture reveal that his character was often unbecoming of a believer. However, despite his other shortcomings, in this ...  Read More

My Father in Heaven, O Lord, what sorrow and fear filled my heart yesterday. How my soul felt bludgeoned under the crushing blows of Satan’s accusations, taunts, and criticisms! I feel myself to be greatly insufficient for the work of ministry to which I am called. My best efforts are so far short of the mark that I am most easily deceived into crippling insecurity and paralyzing fear of failure.Y...  Read More

My aim is simple: I want to encourage you to read the Bible daily. Let’s just say that you decide to accept the challenge. You will have to know from the outset that it won’t be easy. Throughout this coming year—if not even right now as you read these very words—your commitment to set aside focused time to draw near to God each day will be perpetually attacked. A ruthless siege will be laid agains...  Read More