I was a pastoral intern under John MacArthur. Here’s what he was like
Originally published at The Christian Post on July 19, 2025. Today, many of us look back with gratefulness at the long pastoral ministry of John MacArthur.…
Church History
The Korean Church
The Fourth Lausanne Congress, September 2024, Memos from Incheon Memo #7 Why is the Fourth Lausanne Congress being held in Asia? Partly to recognize…
The Persecuted Church and the Power of a Faithful Witness
The Fourth Lausanne Congress, September 2024, Memos from Incheon, Memo #4 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA The new Lausanne ‘State of the Great Commission’ briefing reports…
George Sweeting (1924-2024), Laid to rest in his 100th year
This is the eulogy I read at my dad’s funeral service. ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS, George Sweeting, age 99, passed away peacefully in his home on…
Boomers: Serve Like Your Whole Life Is Ahead of You
What will our generation do with the increased life expectancy God has blessed us with? Originally appeared at Christianity Today on September 6, 2024.…
What’s it like to tour ‘Bible country’ in person
Originally appeared at The Christian Post on July 20, 2024. There is an arresting phrase that appears in St. Paul’s letter to the Romans. He…
The Gifts America Gave to Our Family
Originally published July 3, 2023 as an op-ed on Independence Day at The Messenger This is a special July 4th for our family. Not…
Christian Statesmanship and Choosing Politics as a Major at CCU
Many think that the phrase “Christian Statesman” is an oxymoron. Those who do not only believe that these two subjects don’t belong together, but…
Patrick was a Missionary
Patrick (Patricius) was a 5th century British missionary and disciple-maker. He was one of the first great missionaries who took the gospel beyond the…
Why I Love a Service of Lessons and Carols at Christmas Time
One of the most beloved musical Christmas traditions in the English speaking world is the service known as “the festival of nine lessons and…