We often think our riders, our conscious reasoning, are in control, but really our elephants, our subconscious intuitions, rule.

I dearly love the Reformed doctrine of God’s grace.

I might not understand why God allows crisis and upheaval, but I trust the promise that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him.

The Pharisees complained about Jesus eating with “tax collectors and sinners.”

I was often puzzled by the sudden turn in the crowd’s mood in Luke 4:16-30.

My time as a campus minister taught me that one of the best tools we have to deal with people’s spiritual doubts is patience.

I suspect you cannot properly love God without loving your neighbor nor properly love your neighbor without loving God.

Scripture calls us to speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15). I believe this means speaking the truth not only with loving intent, but also in loving, kind, and gentle ways.

The Reformed doctrine of the clarity of Scripture teaches that what is necessary for salvation is clear in Scripture. It does not teach that everything in Scripture is clear and easy to understand.

Jesus not only brought us peace with God, but gives us the peace of God in our hearts.

This is just one example of how well-meaning Christians, all with valid reasons, all respecting Scriptural authority, can in good faith have different interpretations of the same passage.

Exploring the interconnectedness of faith and love.

I am curious as to why Jesus, in this instance, chose to emphasize love, rather than faith or belief, as the key to salvation.

May this 2002 synodical report guide us in leading with compassion and help bridge the divisions among us.

The more I dive into the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), especially into its cultural context, the more I find it challenging.

For years, I was not aware of my control issue—because it was cloaked in spiritual piety.

A lot of the criticism seems to stem from a suspicion of emotions and spiritual experience.

Too often in history the language of tough love has been abused to justify unloving ideas, actions, and systems. We need to be very careful.

Many think Jesus’ cleansing of the temple was a display of harsh anger and violence. However, Mark’s account shows otherwise.

We need to be Christ’s channels of grace and compassion to all in need.

The second person of the Trinity becoming flesh in baby Jesus was not only miraculous—a sign of God’s power—but also astonishing—a sign of God’s humility.

God was more worried about pride than any sexual sin.

Congratulations to the winners of our young adult writing contest sponsored by Multiplication Network Ministries ! This year’s theme is “What Gives You Hope?” We could always use a reminder of our hope in God.