“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:4) For Christian parents, these words from Paul strike both as an encouragement and a sobering charge. In an age that prizes...
Caring for Widows and Orphans: The Forgotten Call of James 1:27
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27) This verse has been memorized, quoted, and recited in countless sermons. Yet in the...
Biblical Womanhood in a Confused Age: A Call to Faithfulness in the Home
In the twenty-first century, womanhood is contested territory. From glossy magazine covers to viral TikToks, the message is clear: women should define themselves however they see fit, unconstrained by tradition, biology, or faith. Yet this relentless pursuit of...
Crucified and Raised: Living in the Power of Union with Christ – July 2025
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”— Galatians 2:20 It is no exaggeration to say that Galatians...
Salt and Light: Being a Visible Witness in a Post-Christian Culture
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus proclaimed words that have echoed through centuries and across cultures: “Ye are the salt of the earth… Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.” (Matthew 5:13-14) These metaphors carry profound...
When Church Becomes Stage Show: A Warning from the Reformed Baptist Heart
America’s Sunday gatherings are steadily being recast as experiences—concerts, theatrical showcases, emotion‑driven productions. Lights, videos, skits, secular songs, feel‑good sermons: churches are becoming “studios,” not sanctuaries. As a Reformed Baptist, I believe...
Federal Appeals Court Upholds West Virginia Ban on Abortion Pill: A Victory for Life and the Rule of Law
In a decisive blow to the abortion industry, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld West Virginia’s ban on the abortion pill, mifepristone, affirming the state’s right to protect the unborn and regulate medical practices within its borders. The ruling,...
Faith and Federal Service: Trump Administration Encourages Robust Religious Accommodations for U.S. Employees
In a move welcomed by many people of faith, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued new guidance to federal agencies, urging them to expand accommodations for religious liberty in the workplace. The directive, part of the Trump administration’s...
Pope Leo XIV Renews Call for Ceasefire After Gaza Church Strike
In the midst of ongoing bloodshed in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV has issued a renewed and urgent appeal for an immediate ceasefire. His plea follows a tragic attack on the Holy Family Catholic Parish—the sole Catholic church in Gaza—which resulted in the deaths of two people...
The Discipline of Daily Repentance: Keeping a Tender Conscience Before God
In our fast-paced world, where self-justification has become a reflex and sin is often dismissed as mere brokenness, the Reformed believer is called back to an ancient, rugged path: the discipline of daily repentance. It is a path that leads not to self-loathing but...
The Communion of Saints: Why Christian Fellowship Is Non-Negotiable
In an age defined by hyper-individualism, it’s tempting—even for Christians—to think of faith as a purely private matter. But the historic witness of Scripture and the Reformers speaks loudly: salvation is personal, but it is never solitary. To belong to Christ is to...
The Five Solas in Family Life: Grace and Truth at Home
The Reformation gave us many treasures, but none so succinct and profound as the Five Solas: Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), Sola Fide (Faith Alone), Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), Solus Christus (Christ Alone), and Soli Deo Gloria (To the Glory of God Alone). These...