It might be a little bit cheesy, but the Christmas song “In the Bleak Midwinter” keeps running through my head these days. Not that it’s a cheesy song, but the only reason it’s in my head is because this winter feels bleak. When I think of the word bleak, I think of words like miserable,… Read More ›

Our family’s first Sunday at St. Paul’s was December 31, 2017. We were technically just visitors that Sunday coming to spy out the land, not unlike the Hebrews who spied on the promised land. It could not have been a more reassuring experience. I remember Stephanie and I talking about just how normal it felt!… Read More ›

One of my favorite Christmas Scripture texts is in Galatians 4:4-5, “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son…to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” These verses, and the verses around them, are rich and deep in meaning. They are also… Read More ›

Do you have a favorite time of year? People like the freshness of spring, the crispness of fall, the lights of Christmas, the long summer days at the lake. Maybe you identify your favorite times of the year by sports seasons, or traditional family vacations, or maybe it’s work-related, like harvest time for farmers or… Read More ›

Simple Google searches about topics like creation and evolution, the virgin birth, and the Holy Spirit reveal that there are a lot of beliefs regarding those doctrines in our world today! It’s true that different doctrines, false doctrines, have been around for thousands of years, but never before in the history of the world has… Read More ›

For over 60 years April 15th has been a dreaded day for millions of Americans – Tax Day. No matter what side of the political aisle you are on, most believe our government is not the best steward of its resources (or lack thereof). Some grimacing when writing that tax check may be warranted. However,… Read More ›

We are unofficially entering “wedding season.” I read about one study that determined that 80% of the weddings in 2015 happened between May-October. I think the numbers would be similar for other years too. Several factors contribute to that, the weather being a reason that we are very familiar with in the Upper Midwest. Marriage… Read More ›

I read an article this week that was of particular blessing to me. The title of the article was “The Joy of an Unaccomplished Life,” written by Chad Bird. Basically, the article talks about the cultural pressure to excel and achieve and how easy it is to fall into that mentality. On the other hand,… Read More ›

Sometimes I wonder if there’s a fine line between a promise and a bribe. When a parent promises an ice cream cone to their child if they will behave while shopping first, that ice cream cone becomes more of a reward for good behavior than a treat borne out of the love that the parent… Read More ›

If you missed our Apologetics Conference last weekend, I invite you to listen to the sessions online on our website. They were fantastic! These are a few resources to aid your study, especially as they relate to the material in sessions 3 and 4. Click on the links below to access these materials. This is… Read More ›