When I looked at all the lyrics we’ve sung so far this year, I noticed a troubling pattern: we don’t sing very much about the return of Christ.

I know you want to run the race God has for you. I want to run that race too. However, we often find perseverance difficult because life and ministry can be so challenging.

They don’t make songs like they used to.

This quote from pastor J.C. Ryle has become one of my favorites about heaven.

I worked with Gospel-Centered Discipleship to collect a team of gifted writers to reflect on the beauty of the bride of Christ. The book launches today.

A list of every book I read last year.

I’m so thankful for the many, many great preachers we have in our day. Here’s a small list of pastors I regularly consult when I’m preaching.

I both appreciate and am confused by Marilynne Robinson’s latest book.

I’m working on a book about the return of Christ and hope for those who suffer. (And the other book is about the beauty of the local church.)

Recently I was a guest on two different podcasts to talk about writing and pastoring.

For all his greatness, we should most seek to imitate the late pastor’s humility and indifference to fame.

Recently, The Gospel Coalition was kind to publish some reflections I have about coaching sports as a Christian and the idea of “rightly ordered loves.”

For all the excitement the disciples would have had to see Jesus on that first Easter Sunday morning, I bet they also would have wondered, Does Jesus want to see me?

Reflections on an encouraging and challenging quote from Martyn Lloyd-Jones, a great preacher from the past.

A list of every book I read last year.

Here are some resources to help you see the local church the way God sees the local church.

Reflections on gaining a heart of wisdom.

How do you know whether it’s time to leave your church? Some advice for those considering a job change.

I’ve always liked Lance Armstrong. But he teaches me different lessons today than he did twenty years ago.

A lesson from my father that keeps on giving—just like him.

Christian writers should consider waiting to publish books until they are older. But they shouldn’t wait to write.

Oh that we might better live and love God’s good design.

If you know someone interested, please pass along the details.

A list of every book I read last year.