Many times throughout the Bible we see people making a vow or swearing an oath—sometimes to God or before God, sometimes in the name
Written by Tim Wessel Andrew Longmire
- May 17, 2023
“Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” This is the way that “the preacher” starts his exploration of life and purpose in Ecclesiastes 1. It’s
Written by Tim Wessel Andrew Longmire
- May 10, 2023
C. S. Lewis once wrote, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” Do you share his optimism? Do you
Written by Josiah Boyd
- December 4, 2022
In July 1961, Vince Lombardi, coach of the Green Bay Packers, stood before thirty-eight professional football players ready to start a new season. Six
Written by Josiah Boyd
- September 11, 2022
When thinking of the conclusion of Matthew’s gospel, the so-called Great Commission often comes to mind for many believers. But as we explored chapter
Written by Josiah Boyd Andrew Longmire
- August 31, 2022
Oftentimes an end is also a beginning. The end of summer signals the beginning of autumn. The end of childhood means the beginning of
Written by Josiah Boyd
- August 29, 2022
It is customary for a good sermon to begin with an introduction of sorts, an attempt to orient the hearer to the text or
Written by Josiah Boyd
- August 21, 2022
The Passover meal has been eaten, Judas has done his betrayal, and as we conclude Matthew 26 and begin chapter 27 we see Jesus
Written by Josiah Boyd Andrew Longmire
- August 17, 2022
A “kangaroo court” is a trivial-sounding idiom that, in reality, describes something far less playful than its title may suggest. According to one source,
Written by Josiah Boyd
- August 14, 2022
The middle section of Matthew 26 shows us the beginning of Jesus’ misery as he moves ever closer to the cross, and in this
Written by Josiah Boyd Andrew Longmire
- August 10, 2022
Young pastors are often advised, “preach to suffering people and you’ll never lack an audience.” Why? Because everyone is well-acquainted with the subject. We
Written by Josiah Boyd
- August 7, 2022