03 No Easy Answers: Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense

May 18, 2023

At its deepest, worship helps us simultaneously express both lament and hope, affirming that we can still trust God—especially when nothing makes sense. [Day 3 of the 21-Day Missions Prayer Guide]

Why Follow The Christian Year Calendar?

Nov 14, 2023

The Christian year calendar commemorates specific events designed to remember and retell the story of Christ, from His birth to His resurrection and return. Orienting one’s spiritual life around the seasons of the Christian Year can be beneficial and profoundly enriching.

How To Begin Again: A Powerful Worship Practice for the New Year

Jan 25, 2024

The beginning of a New Year is a divine opportunity to reflect, renew, and restart. This article explores the sacred space of John Wesley’s Covenant Renewal. This service marks this special time to close one chapter by repenting and wiping the slate clean, and to open another with renewed spiritual commitment.

Are You Hearing From God?

May 18, 2023

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

May 18, 2023

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

May 29, 2023

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.

Remembering & Relationships [Giving Thanks Series]

Sep 19, 2025

One of the most important aspects of giving thanks is to remember. Think back over your personal history. What do you have to be thankful for? How has God shown you his kindness during the story of your life? This passage reveals the power of remembering rightly. We can thank God for positive relationships, for partners in the gospel, and for his faithfulness in seeing us complete our mission on earth.

Giving Thanks: God's Grace

Dec 19, 2023

In this series we are considering the Divine Perspective regarding the question, “what is worthy of giving thanks for.” Paul writes, “I thank Christ Jesus, our Lord who has given me strength …” All right, stop right there. First, we give thanks to Jesus Christ, who has given us strength.

Giving Thanks: Series Introduction

Jun 21, 2024

Giving thanks and practicing the attitude of gratitude is particularly healthy and helpful during the Thanksgiving Holidays. Giving thanks is one of the essential actions and attitudes of worship that is in spirit and truth (John 4:24). Furthermore, more than sufficient scientific, psychological, and theological research supports the hypothesis that giving thanks in the context of worship is good for you physically, emotionally, and spiritually.