Beloved Dallas Theological Seminary Professor Dr. Howard Hendricks taught, “Every disciple needs three types of relationships in his life. He needs a ‘Paul’ who can mentor and challenge him. He …
Mary: The Faithful Mother of the Messiah
One of my favorite family traditions at Christmas is gathering around the tree and reflecting on the prophecies of the First Coming of Jesus. When my children were young, we …
Seeing God’s Holiness
The hymn writer Reginald Heber penned these words in the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy”: Heber captured the essence of God’s holiness in the closing words: “There is none beside Thee/Perfect …
Faithful Friends of Israel—and Jesus
Stuffing the last bite of roast beef sandwich into my mouth, I tried to keep in step with the rest of our group on the crowded sidewalk. I gingerly balanced …
Growing a Heart of Thanksgiving
This article was originally published on November 20, 2020. “Thank you” was an expected response my parents reinforced in our lives. Praying at the table to give thanks was, and …
Why Does Israel Matter?
I wonder if people ask you, like they ask me, “Why do you focus so much on Israel? Why not focus only on the gospel and how to live out …