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.

Do not grow weary because every good deed sowed in obedience to Christ—even the ones sowed with tears—will one day reap a harvest if you do not give up. Continue, in the words of the prophet Hosea, to press on to know the Lord.

Intentional sabbath rest helps alleviate weight of ministry. That’s certainly how I experienced the gift of Sabbatical this summer.

I’ve become a sucker for a good, true story.

A book with my best essays about life in a local church.

An excerpt from an introduction I wrote to the book of Judges

A new, monthly resource to teach and encourage Christian writers.

Someone asked me this question. Here’s my long answer.

A few of the ways Russell Moore and his writing ministry bless me.

A reflection from a recent wedding on a beautiful verse from the Song of Solomon.

My interview with Jack Jenkins, the CEO & Founder of REMOJO.

A few reasons you need to read Ivan Mesa’s new book Before You Lose Your Faith (and Gavin Ortlund’s book Finding the Right Hills to Die On).

Here’s a quick update to the translation of my “struggle” book.

There was no king in Israel until there was.

The tiny bit of joy that remained on Twitter was finally washed away by the Sea of Cesspool.

Here’s how you can get a free copy of our audiobook Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World.

A few ways I’ve failed to see the obvious in the book of Acts.

I’m the new Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which changes how often I can blog.

We made it. Thank you for helping me publish a Spanish translation of my book Struggle Against Porn..

We are publishing a Spanish translation of my book Struggle Against Porn. I’d love your financial help.

A list of every book I read last year.

Here are a few of the better articles I wrote last year.

Because Jesus will come again soon, our weary world can rejoice.

A book review of Ajith Fernando’s Jesus Driven Ministry.

A book review of Jay Kim’s Analog Church.

A few of the reasons why I feel called to spend so much time writing.

Ministry never really stops; it just changes locations.

Some reflections about building a blogging community.

A few days ago Tim Challies lost his college-aged son. Please pray for him.

The unexpected backstory of our blogging book.

A few thoughts about how Christians defeat evil.

Blogging may have changed, but it’s certainly not dead.

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Enduring Grace.

Helpful talking points for premarital counseling.

We’d love your help spreading the word about our book Blogging for God’s Glory in a Clickbait World.

A highlight from last year and how to get 20% off conference registration.

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Struggle Against Porn.

My thankfulness for Chase Replogle’s The Pastor Writer podcast.

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Don’t Just Send a Resume.

God’s deeper purpose of marriage displays his love for us.

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of More People to Love.

A discussion about how local churches can help those struggling with pornography.

A book to remind you of the beauty of faithfulness.

A plea from a loving father to his son.

When an old story feels very contemporary.

The letter I sent to our church about how we never closed but are also reopening.

One pastor’s struggle toward hope in God.

The death of spiritual fathers leaves holes.

A plea for all to find rest in Jesus.

A great book to help us embrace the lasting joy found in Jesus.

How to get a free copy of my theology audiobook Once for All Delivered.

Thoughts to help you avoid lust during the COVID-19 lockdown.

A great book to remind you of God’s faithfulness across the difficulties of history.

In his goodness, God often gives his people more than an academic understanding of the Scriptures.

I’m giving away one copy of Chuck DeGroat’s new book When Narcissism Comes to Church.

Helpful definitions from Mark Vroegop’s book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy.

Thanks for making last year so successful.

My struggles with blogging metrics.

Send me a message to get a copy of our audiobook.

Marriage, divorce, and remarriage; abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia; role distinctions in the church of men and women; and several more.

What truths characterize our eternal destiny? And why do they matter?

A list of every book I read last year.

In my favorite sermon from all of last year, I quoted my favorite Christmas movie.

Some favorites articles from 2019.

Some favorites articles from 2019.

Some favorites articles from 2019.

A pastoral prayer from a recent church service.

Reflections on writing for the glory of God.

What truths characterize the return of Christ? And why do they matter?

The audiobook of Struggle Against Porn launched this week.

What truths should characterize the Christian life? And why does this matter?

What is the Church? And why does it matter?

If Luke could tell his own story, what would he say?

Who is the Holy Spirit?

What did Jesus accomplish? And why does it matter?

I’d love your help giving away my book to local pastors.

Our church is hiring a Connections Pastor. Do you know one?

Who is Jesus Christ? And why does it matter?

What does the it mean to be human? And why does it matter?

What does the Bible say about itself? And why does it matter?

Who is God? And why does it matter?

A reminder that Christian ministry must always be about Christ.

Some writerly advice for fellow pilgrims.

My role at our church is shifting and expanding.

The Introduction to our new devotional on the life and teaching of the Apostle Peter.

I’m thankful for gospel friendships with men like Tom.

I recently talked with my friends Alex and Scott on The Missions Podcast about things to watch for during the hiring process in missions.

A book review of Mark Vroegop’s excellent book, Dark Clouds Deep Mercy.

A great book by one of my favorite authors.

Love to give away some of these!

Get a 10-day video series to help you struggle against porn.

A book to help men struggle against—not with.

There’s a big difference.

Reflections on the timeline and meaning of Good Friday.

God aims to get all of the glory for all that he does.

A few reflections on pastoring at our church for five years.

An accessible and punchy book about how knowing God’s initiative in salvation should keep his children humble.

If you’re going to spank your children, make sure you do these 13 things—or don’t spank at all.

Here’s a sample and an update about the audiobook for Don’t Just Send a Resume.

My book to help men struggle against porn is almost complete. Here’s how the idea began.

An enjoyable book to help you understand why self-control is often so hard to come by and how to get more of it.

Today, my book Don’t Just Send a Resume is available for order. It’s dedicated to New Life Bible Fellowship.

Author and blogger Tim Challies shares about my book Don’t Just Send a Resume.

A helpful book for new believers to understand the gospel and discipleship. 

A few reflections on Martin Luther King’s famous letter.

I was recently interviewed about the effects of pornography on missions and how the gospel helps us change.

A list of every book I read last year, and some notes on my favorites.

Merry Christmas from the prophet Isaiah.

A short story about returning to life after a miscarriage.

A great book about rest and Sabbath from a guy who didn’t used to be any good at it.

A video about 8 helpful “How-To” books from Sojourn Network for local church ministry.

It’s funny how God works. There were three reasons I first became an engineer; one of them was hating to read and write.

A reflection on the implications of the work of Christ. The true spring is here.

I need your help picking the cover for my book Don’t Just Send a Resume.

Yesterday morning, after a long obedience in the same direction, Eugene Peterson went home to be with our Lord. Here’s a favorite passage of mine from The Contemplative Pastor.

Wisdom from the book of Job.

Most of the time I really don’t know what I’m doing with social media.

Thank you to everyone who has helped with the Kickstarter campaign. We made it!

I’m so thankful for those who can snipe a typo from 1,000 yards away

Two friends of mine have recently published books. Love to tell you about them . . .

I’ve been working on this for 3 years. Here’s how you can help me finish strong . . .

A Mother’s Day sermon on Luke 13:10–17 about God’s compassion for a daughter of Abraham.

Some thoughts stirred by Tony Reinke’s recent blog post.

An honest book about the collision of affliction and faith.

For 3 years I’ve been working on a book to help pastors. It’s finally coming together.

What does it mean to blog for God’s glory? Here’s the audio from my recent 30-minute interview.

It’s sometimes confusing to figure out what happened in the days leading up to the death of Jesus.

A follow-up to a previous article on the topic.

Here are some indications that we’ve crossed the line.

An appreciative review of the humorous and serious book Blessed are the Misfits by Brant Hansen.

For three years I’ve been working on a book, and I now have seven rejection letters to show for it.

Before we apply a Bible passage to us, it is imperative that we travel back to understand a few things.

Some blog posts about pornography that are both profound and beautifully written.