"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen." -2 Peter 3:18
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Beyond Surface Reading: How Context Unlocks the Depth of God’s Word
It’s possible to read the Bible regularly and still misunderstand what it says—not because Scripture is unclear, but because we often approach it without understanding the world it was written in. We read it through our language, our culture, and our assumptions. Without realizing it, we can begin to shape its meaning instead of receiving…
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A Character Study of the Holy Spirit: God’s Powerful and Personal Presence
When Christians talk about God, it’s often easiest to speak of the Father’s authority or the Son’s saving work. In many churches today, the Holy Spirit is either misunderstood, minimized, or mystified. But the scripture reveals something far greater.
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Guarding the Church With Shared Truth: Why Creeds and Confessions Matter Today
In every generation, the church is entrusted with the same sacred responsibility: to guard the truth of the gospel once delivered to the saints (Jude 3). While Scripture alone is our final authority, the church has never existed without summaries of what it believes Scripture teaches. Creeds and confessions are not additions to God’s Word,…
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The Righteous Shall Live by Faith: A Reformed Walk Through Habakkuk
The book of Habakkuk presents a vision of faith rooted in God’s sovereign purposes and covenant faithfulness. As the prophet wrestles honestly with the problem of evil and God’s use of the Chaldeans as instruments of judgment, the Lord’s answer does not resolve every mystery but redirects Habakkuk to a posture of trust: “the righteous…
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Praying for the President: Biblical Obedience Despite Disagreement
In a polarized political climate, it can feel almost impossible to separate faith from frustration. Elections divide families, social media fuels outrage, and every decision made by the president seems to come with a chorus of praise on one side and condemnation on the other. So when Scripture tells us to pray for our president—regardless…
Dawn Zauner 