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
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)
One of the hardest parts of faith is waiting. Waiting stretches us. It exposes our doubts. It tempts us to believe that maybe God has forgotten, delayed too long, or quietly changed His mind. That tension sits right at the heart of Luke 1. And it’s exactly where we find Zechariah. When Zechariah first heard… Continue reading Great Joy: A God Who Keeps His Promises
For a century and a half, Jerusalem lay in ruins. Its walls were broken, its gates burned, and its once-vibrant streets were empty and quiet. To earlier generations, the devastation of the city must have felt final. This was the holy city God had chosen, the city where His name dwelt, the city where Solomon… Continue reading God Brings Revival
I didn’t preach today, which gave me a little extra space to think and pray. In my personal Bible reading, I just finished the Gospel of Mark. As I came to the end, I was struck—again—by the story of Peter. Peter was one of Jesus’s closest friends. He wasn’t just part of the Twelve; he… Continue reading God Redeems Our Failures
Joshua Wester 