This morning in my devotions I read from Psalm 19. It begins with beautiful words: "The heavens declare the glory of God!" I immediately felt the truth of those words. Not only do I think of stunning sunsets, breathtaking mountain vistas, beautiful lakes, and vast oceans, but in the last few days I've watched so… Continue reading I’m Challenging You to Read the Bible
This past Sunday would have been week 3 in our sermon series "Uncertain" where I'm doing my best to confront some of the hardest challenges and strongest objections to the Christian faith. (The winter weather put an unexpected pause in our plans). If you read my last post, you know that for me, this series… Continue reading Is it okay for a Christian to doubt?
This post is inspired by a recent sermon: "Hasn't science disproved Christianity?" I’ll never forget sitting in my 8th grade science class and encountering the theory of evolution for the first time. I was a church kid in public school. And for the first time in my life, one of my teachers was telling me… Continue reading Faith, Science, and a Young Christian Struggling with Doubt
On Sunday I preached a sermon on the Bible. That might sound strange. Every sermon is (or should be) from the Bible. But you've got to follow the prepositions carefully here. Sunday's sermon was on the Bible. As we kicked off a new series called "Uncertain" looking at the most common questions and objections to… Continue reading Why you should trust the Bible
Inspired by Charles Spurgeon At the start of a new year, it’s easy to think about goals, habits, and plans. But before we look forward, it’s wise to look inward. Below you will find 15 questions inspired by a sermon one of my favorite pastors, the legendary Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon, delivered to his… Continue reading 15 Questions to Ask at the Start of a New Year (for 2026)
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Joshua Wester 