Bible Passage: “But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared …
Living Honorably in the Public Square
Bible Passage: “Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” (1 Peter 2:12) Scripture Reading: …
When We Don’t Like Our Leaders
Bible Passage: “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Timothy …
When Obedience Costs Us
Bible Passage: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, ‘O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God …
Respecting Authority Without Worshiping It
Bible Passage: “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1 …
Seeking the Good of the Land
Bible Passage: “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will …
Citizens of Two Kingdoms
Bible Passage: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20 ESV) Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:17-21 What does godly patriotism …
How Jesus Rebuilds a Divorced Man
Divorce has a way of hollowing a man out. Even if you saw it coming, even if papers were signed and boxes were packed slowly, the weight of it still …
The Gospel of Restoration
Bible Passage: “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former …
The Gospel of Transformation
Bible Passage: “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.” …