Dietrich Bonhoeffer was hung naked by the Nazis when he was 39 years old. Below is a clip from the final scene of a movie about him. Soon enough, Nazis or not, it will be our turn. Because Christ has…
How do you become Jesus’ friend?
John Frame answers the question: First, by recognizing that no matter how good you may be in your own eyes and in the eyes of other people, you are a sinful person in the eyes of a holy and righteous…
Calvin: The preaching of the Word serves “To make our faith firm and steadfast, even to our dying day”
I am thankful that during my sabbatical I leave our pulpit in the capable hands of men like Mike Wittmer, Bob Bixby, and Jeremy Scott. I remind our flock that we need to hear the Word preached, even to our…
Before you make this loan, ask how good is God’s credit rating?
Proverbs 19:17, “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.” Wouldn’t you agree that God is a good credit risk? Matthew 25:40
Guest blogging over at Vitamin Z
I am writing some guest posts over at Vitamin Z. If you have a chance, stop by. Several others are guest blogging as well. (Click here).
Meet Aileen and Sandy: Ordinary Heroes
An ordinary hero is a person who quietly (pastors don’t qualify) and faithfully serves. These are people we should honor. Do you know any ordinary heroes? Send them to me at chris theredbrickchurch.org Two of our most heroic “bricks”…
Signs of Spring from the Big Picture
I went to college in Pella, IA, and I still love tulip time. See more here.
Dream big and wait for God to direct your paths in exciting and unexpected ways
One of the things we need to do with our futures is dream big, but be flexible. Wait for God to show where he will lead (Proverbs 3:5-6). Seth Godin writes: The chances of a high school student eventually becoming…
Cornelius Plantinga: “Nothing in this earth can satisfy . . .”
The truth is that nothing in this earth can finally satisfy us. Much can make us content for a time but nothing can fill us to the brim. The reason is that our final joy lies “beyond the walls of…
It’s a good day to go hang gliding in a hurricane
“So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples (Matthew 28:8).” They experienced fear. And, great joy. What a combination. No one can have invented the reaction of the two Mary’s…