Often, what people refer to as emotional healing is the experience of having their pain lessened. But pain reduction is not equal to healing. True healing does involve a reduction in pain, but not all reductions in pain are an indication of healing. This is why discerning actual emotional healing can be challenging.

Tim Keller’s preaching and writing deeply shaped my approach to ministry. While I don’t agree with him on everything, his impact on the church—and on me—is undeniable. His life offers lessons that continue to shape us today. To that end, I want to highlight four takeaways from a recent biography about Keller.

Hospitals, like many of society’s most vital institutions, have deep Christian roots that are often overlooked today. Guenter B. Risse’s Mending Bodies, Saving Souls: A History of Hospitals explores this history, and while it was a challenging read, it offered valuable insights into how Christians shaped medical care throughout the centuries.

Earlier this year, a Reformed pastor friend asked why our church observes Ash Wednesday. It was a fair and loving question—one others may share. Here’s how I responded.

In reflecting on what it means to be a gospel-centered church, the question arises: does spiritual maturity involve moving beyond the gospel, or is the gospel integral to every stage of our faith journey? It could seem that maturity means shifting focus from the gospel to the law. But is that true? As Tim Keller famously said, “The gospel is not just the ABCs of the Christian life but the A to Z of Christianity.” This article builds on earlier discussions and seeks to explore the profound ways in which the gospel remains foundational—not just at the beginning, but throughout the entire journey of faith.

We live in a culture that doesn’t sing. Our culture listens (quite a lot) to other professionals who sing. But for most cultures in history, singing was an activity for common people. And certainly throughout the Bible, singing is crucial to a life lived to God’s glory. 

This article shifts our eschatology series from critique to construction, beginning a two-part look at our church’s partial-preterist convictions. Part one examines Daniel’s prophecies and the Olivet Discourse; part two will focus on Revelation.

Before diving into the reasons our church holds a partial-preterist view of eschatology, we must first address a key question: when was the book of Revelation written? The answer to this question significantly impacts how we interpret its prophecies. In this article, we’ll examine the two main positions—the “late date” and the “early date”—and explore why the timing matters.

Why do we wave branches and shout “Hosanna” the Sunday before Easter? Palm Sunday is more than a charming tradition—it’s the beginning of the most important week in the Christian year. This day draws us into the story of Jesus’ kingship, humility, and mission to save. Let’s explore what makes Palm Sunday so significant, and why the church still celebrates it today.