Doug Wilson talks like a man who knows what time it is. And that alone offends the ones who are still waiting for permission to speak in public. So yes, I quote him. Because in an age where most preachers are waiting for the cultural tide to recede before they build anything meaningful, Wilson is already knee-deep in concrete with a blueprint in one hand and a trowel in the other.
Friendships fracture over footnotes. Fellowship dissolves over phrases. And suddenly, someone you shared communion with last month is now an “apostate” because they prefer a different Bible translation or dared to think that just maybe there is no such thing as a pre-tribulation rapture.
This is what covenant membership reflects. It is the visible, joyful, weighty declaration that we belong—to Christ, to one another, to the household of faith. It is a commitment not just to attend, but to invest. Not just to visit, but to build. Not just to exist, but to flourish as a people bound together by grace.
It’s always someone else’s fault. The timetable is to blame. The alarm clock conspired against you. Life’s circumstances teamed up to derail your spiritual growth. But let’s be honest—most of the time, it’s not external factors holding you back. It’s you.
Whether you’ve made a formal list of resolutions or not, as a Christian, you cannot faithfully enter into a new year without being resolved to be and to do certain things.
Merry Christmas! The King has come, and the world will never be the same. Today, the heavens sing and the earth rejoices.
Christmas is not a season of indulgence, it is a season of worship. It’s not all about the lights or the food or the gifts—though we’ve all tangled our joy in those traditions.
Adoption is at the heart of Christmas. The Child born in Bethlehem didn’t come just to save us from sin—He came to make us part of His family.
Christmas is a season of giving, but it’s more than just exchanging presents. It’s a reflection of God’s ultimate gift—His Son.
In a world of scarcity and striving, it feels like we’re always chasing after enough—enough money, enough time, enough security. But Advent reminds us that God is the ultimate Provider, and His supply is endless.