Christian Virtues
From Observation to Praise: Meditating on Creation
Observing creation should inspire believers to rejoice and delight in God himself, the author of the beauty on display in the visible world. When we understand that nature reveals God’s power, providence and goodness, we praise him as a benevolent Creator.
Imaging God in Our Hobbies
If the image of God is who we are, then it makes sense it could be seen in many different facets of our lives. It would show up not only in the way we speak or act towards others with holiness, but even in the very desires that guide how we want to spend our time. We would find glimpses of the imprint of God within our callings and vocations, but we would also find it spring up within our play.
Weary Mothers and the Way Everlasting
I feel like motherhood brought the curse nearer to me. I feel like it dropped me on the far side of the sea as I watched my body and my mind unravel into threads only to be wound back up with anxiety and worry. The suffering of a world so infected by Adam’s fall has […]
When Should I Disobey Authorities?
Governing officials have a God-given authority and we should honor and respect them even though we may not always agree with them. But the call to submit to them isn’t universal. The moment an edict steps on God’s laws or imposes idolatry, we are called to obey God rather than men.
Restless Hearts and the Fear of Missing Out
Calvin and Augustine were right: our hearts are restless until they rest in God. Yet à Brakel reminds us that this rest is not passive. It calls us to examine our desires, confess our misplaced hopes, and follow Jesus with integrity amidst cultural pressures.
