Rekindling Passion for Prayer: Lessons from John Brainerd’s 1759 Journal

Sometime during my upper teen years, I read the journal of David Brainerd (1718-1747), and like so many people before me was deeply influenced by David Brainerd’s passion for God, commitment to prayer, and missionary zeal. What I didn’t know was that David Brainerd had a missionary-pastor brother, John Brainerd (1720-1781), who took over David’s … Continue reading Rekindling Passion for Prayer: Lessons from John Brainerd’s 1759 Journal

Six Biblical Emphases That Also Happen To Be Political

Certain biblical themes are increasingly becoming political—at least in many people’s minds. But keep in mind that all six of the biblical themes I will list below were biblical long before they became political (in the sense most of us think of politics). Furthermore, all of these themes are clear and emphasized in the Bible. … Continue reading Six Biblical Emphases That Also Happen To Be Political

How Can I Become a Christian? Here’s a 1900-Year-Old Answer

One of my favorite documents from the early church is “To Diognetus,” written sometime in the second century. We don’t know the identity of the author, although he was obviously a dedicated Christian and a good communicator. Furthermore, the little document he wrote is a gem, one of my favorites. The author is trying to … Continue reading How Can I Become a Christian? Here’s a 1900-Year-Old Answer