Episodes

  • An antidote to the devil

    An antidote to the devil
    Jul 2 2026
    Have you ever noticed the words that are used to describe the devil? Let me provide three examples. First, he “prowls.” We find this detail in 1 Peter 5:8: “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Second, he is “crafty.” This detail comes up in the Garden of […]
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    2 mins
  • Roots before fruits

    Roots before fruits
    Jul 7 2026
    Have you ever felt frustrated at your lack of spiritual growth? Or perhaps you can see some progress, but you feel defeated because it’s taking longer than you’d like? If so, Walter Adams has some food for thought. He says: “Look after the roots, and the fruits will look after themselves.”* Let’s look more closely […]
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    2 mins
  • Do not give the devil a foothold

    Do not give the devil a foothold
    Jul 3 2026
    In Ephesians 4:27 we are told to “give no opportunity to the devil.” In the original Greek manuscripts of this verse, the word for “opportunity” is topos. It’s where we get our English word “topography.” In Ephesians, this word suggests some sort of location or space. Various biblical translation teams have struggled to adequately capture […]
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    2 mins
  • Overflow from Christ in you

    Overflow from Christ in you
    Jul 8 2026
    The Bible includes different kinds of lists. Some of these are sin lists. Others are virtue lists, which we could also consider character traits to pursue. One of them is found in 2 Peter 1:5-8. It says: “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and […]
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    3 mins
  • Don’t drink the Kool Aid

    Don’t drink the Kool Aid
    Jul 6 2026
    “Don’t drink the Kool Aid.” It’s an expression that traces back to a cult leader who compelled his followers to consume a sugary drink (it wasn’t technically “Kool Aid”, but the idea caught on.) This person’s followers died in the process. Today, the expression is used to warn people against dangerous group-think. ‘Don’t blindly adhere […]
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    2 mins
  • The words you read are the words of the Redeemer

    The words you read are the words of the Redeemer
    Jul 9 2026
    Recently, I was putting together a new piece of furniture. The instruction manual had some spelling mistakes. As a result, I started to doubt how accurate it was. If you don’t trust what you’re reading, you’ll start to question whether or not it’s actually going to help you. This is why it’s important to be […]
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    2 mins
  • Learning from the devil’s visit to Luther

    Learning from the devil’s visit to Luther
    Jul 10 2026
    I was recently reminded of a story about Martin Luther, the well-known church reformer from the sixteenth century. One day he was confronted by the devil who accused him of sin after sin. I’m paraphrasing, but in essence the devil said, ‘How can you pretend to be a leader and reformer of the church? You’re […]
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    2 mins
  • Self-forgetfulness and self-infatuation

    Self-forgetfulness and self-infatuation
    Jul 1 2026
    In the Bible, we are often told be humble. We’re often warned to steer clear of pride. So here’s a helpful way to think about the difference between the two. It’s the difference between self-forgetfulness and self-infatuation. Self-forgetfulness isn’t about being self-deprecating. Nor is it about beating yourself up. It’s about focusing more and more […]
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    2 mins