All Glory To God: Singing The Theology of Incarnation

This Christmas, I’m delighted to share with you my latest recording: “All Glory to God.” This song blends an 18th-century hymn text by Charles Wesley from Hymns for the Nativity (1746) with a new chorus I wrote to celebrate the incarnation of Christ.

Are You Hearing From God?

The theme of hearing God’s voice is the opening motif of Jordan Peterson’s new book, We Who Wrestle With God. Peterson explores the meaning of Elijah’s encounter with the “still small voice” (1 Kings 19). Advent is a season of waiting, and a time to remember that God is not silent. He speaks to us through His Word, through His Spirit, and yes, through the “still small voice” that stirs in our hearts.

Music As Love Language

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Trusting In God, Not Chariots: A Post-Election Reflection

In the USA, we just concluded an extensive, divisive election season, and—there are winners and losers. Some people are feeling joy, while others feel disappointment. As followers of Christ, we are called to rise above these emotions and base our hope in something—or Someone—far more lasting.

A Reflection for All Saints Day 2024

All Saints’ Day is an opportunity to reflect on the lives of those who have gone before us and what that means in our present time. All Saints Day helps us remember that all believers are connected across generations and cultures into one body through Christ. We are surrounded by a “great cloud of witnesses” who are cheering us on to persevere in faithfully trusting God. Finally, All Saints’ Day reminds us that we all can leave a legacy that will bless others.

FALL 2024 UPDATE: Missions, Music, Ministry

We have had a super busy summer of missions and ministry, logging over 60 days of travel between June 1 and October 6 leading, teaching, and making disciples in Christian worship. It’s been a great joy!

Missions Report: Africa with Worship Quest Academy

In July 2024 I served as an instructor in Kenya and Uganda with Worship Quest Academy. This post share photo highlights of our ministry time in Africa.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Foundational Biblical Principles in the Declaration of Independence

The values in the U.S. Declaration of Independence resonate with biblical principles of human dignity, natural rights, government by consent, self-governance, seeking redress, and a revolutionary spirit. While the Declaration initiated a significant political revolution, the gospel of Jesus Christ continues to drive the greatest revolution in human history.

Faith Equal to The Need

The centurion's level of faith was equal to the need of that moment. His faith was in Jesus’ ability to heal. There is a special gift of belief, "a surge of faith above and beyond normal that appears at the moment to get the job done." [1] This spiritual gift is available for you and me now, just as it was then.

The Pentecost Transformation

Teach Us To Number Our Days

The Psalmist wrote, “Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12). Paying attention to the time we have left on the planet is the quintessential Divine Perspective.

Seeking Truth

This Eastertide reflection considers the significance of truth in Christianity, particularly the disciples’ testimony regarding the resurrection of Jesus. An excerpt from the new revised Resurrection Power forthcoming.

BRAZIL WRAP-UP: RELY ON THE GIFTS

This trip has been one of the most intense mission trips I have ever participated in. I am continually amazed and astounded by the ways of God. God uses the gifts of the Holy Spirit to do the work of building his kingdom. God builds his kingdom through his people—regular, everyday people. In other words, spiritual gifts are not just for some elite class of spiritual superstars. God’s gifts are “FOR THE COMMON GOOD”

Brazil: First 48 Hours

Your Unique Identity Is God's Divine Calling

Clarity of identity and calling is what propelled Jesus through the wilderness. Clarity of your calling in God is what will empower you to live your purpose with courage and resilience. Over time, your identity and calling may vary or adapt, but always seek to discover, re-discover, and clarify the core essence of who God created you to be.

Mystery, Messes, & Masterpieces

God's story is not the progressive unfolding of Divine perfection, but rather a series of epic sagas interlaced with shocking messes. So, what does this tell us about God? God’s ways are full of mystery. God transforms messes into masterpieces —that is what He does, that is how he creates, that is how he manifests supernatural love in the natural world.

The Spiritual Energy of Epiphany

The season of Epiphany offers an opportunity to embody the spiritual energy of renewal and recommitment. Although New Years Day has passed, we can maintain the invigorating energy of making a fresh start by paying attention to the scriptural narratives and lessons of Epiphany. Spiritual energy is a grace gift of God that transforms our human perspective. When we gain the perspective of heaven—The Divine Perspective—it shifts and empowers our mental and emotional state of being. Thus, as new creations, are we re-created in Christ Jesus to do good works

Angels From the Realm of Glory: Music Videos in Ukrainian & English

In celebration of Messiah's birth, I invite you to crank up the volume on this wonderful hymn "Angels From the Realm of Glory." In 2022, despite the war in Ukraine, my friend Volodymyr Khlysta produced this delightfully joyful music video of my arrangement with his students at Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary in Lviv, Ukraine.