I am not a trained cultural critic or a digital media analyst, but I posted my first tweet in 2009 and have since tweeted 15,000 more times. Back in its early days, I had been watching the rise of what we now call social media, and it became clear to me that the way the human community connected and communicated was about to go through a seismic period of change. I believed that this new, internet-based media could be a powerful tool for the gospel of Jesus Christ. So, I determined that each... Read More

We’ve been spending the last few weeks considering the doctrine of the sovereignty of God and what a functional, day-to-day belief in this doctrine produces in the Christian life. It’s impossible not to include Matthew 10:29–31 in a biblical review of this subject: “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than... Read More

“Why?” It’s a one-word, enormously complex question we all ask. It’s a question we first start asking as toddlers when we learn to form language and begin to understand the world around us. And it’s a question we never stop asking, all the way until the end of our life. “Why? Why did this happen? Why would they do that to me? Why couldn’t I get what I wanted?” Every human being asks why, but for those of us who live by faith in a God that... Read More

There are so many disappointments in life, but I am never disappointed in you. I fail at what I purpose or attempt, but your strength is forever Infinite. There seems to be so much nastiness everywhere, but you have always treated me with tenderness. At times I can be so selfish, but you are the ultimate giver, lavish in generosity. I am too often angry, but you are slow to anger and abounding in love. I can be way too quick to judge, but you are gracious, patient, and... Read More