John Adams said in 1776: “Public Virtue cannot exist in a Nation without private, and public Virtue is the only Foundation of Republics.” It is easy to look out there and see how immoral things are and call for changes, especially when we are not in the driver’s seat politically, but we must also cultivate... Continue Reading

Every Christian should seek to protect their own name as well as that of others. The Westminster Larger Catechism tells us that keeping the ninth commandment requires us to promote the “good name of our neighbor, as well as our own” (Q. 144). Protecting and safeguarding the name of the PCA and its property is... Continue Reading

There’s nothing wrong with being strong or tall or possessing a plethora of leadership qualities. In fact, such traits will come in handy. And we’re told that David, who became the anointed king, was “glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features” (1 Samuel 16:12). No, the problem lays with placing priority... Continue Reading