Like with the witness John, someone’s introduction to the light of Christ will often come through the reflection in another person.

Advent has us claim the promise of God’s already-arrived-on-earth victory and long for the day of his return.

Darkness has a way of faking the win, making it seem as if its power is greater, and its reach all-consuming.

The light of Christ is a world-traveling, globe-stretching, multi-generational, universal reality.

Advent marks the new year in the church, with the joyful anticipation of a new baby’s birth and the coming return of a King.

Self-control is the Holy Spirit–empowered internal governance of love. As the fruit of love matures, so does self-control.

The biblical notion of faithfulness means full of faith—we need to abandon minimalist cultural definitions.

When it comes to specific acts of generosity, the only regret we’ll have is not having given it away sooner.

I do not advance toward God—I advance in willingness—willingness to accept His advance.

I thought I was searching for God in my mundane daily activities, but it turns out he’s the one who has always been searching for...

The fruit of the Spirit cuts right through the image management of one’s reputation and straight to the heart of deepest identity.

Why isn’t gratitude a fruit of the Spirit? Because gratitude is the very seed of the kingdom, and it’s why the two most important words...