Posts in category Knowing the Word

Ever heard of church discipline? Have you experienced church discipline or seen it practiced in a local church? Shortly after publishing Pioneer Missions, I had …

Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commandment in Matthew 22:35-38. Just like regular doctor visits, local churches and Christians should allow frequent check-ups in each …

Jesus led the way up the dusty path to Gethsemane. Leaving the ancient wall of Jerusalem in the dusk behind them, the Master and His …

I had just moved to Asia. As I walked through the wet market, a million new smells assaulted me. I may be half blind, but …

What am I Supposed to Do with This? “Why is our time in God’s Word not as life-transformative as it should be?” After a few …

When I was just a little guy, my parents planted a peach tree in our back yard. The tree grew as I grew. By the …

Every new year brings with it a convoluted mix of anticipation and uncertainty. 2022 has been no exception. We all know by experience that life …

One Leper’s Return One day as Jesus was heading to Jerusalem, He was met at the edge of a village by ten lepers who were …

Repent and Believe: Clarifying the Gospel Call When we share the gospel, we need to be clear on what we’re asking sinners to do in …

We’ve all heard of Patrick of Ireland. He lived in the fifth century, wore a halo, and liked picking clovers—the three-leaf kind (four leaf clovers …