Providence and Perseverance
The doctrine of divine providence is one of the most important and practical in the Christian faith.
Joel M. Ellis
Theology, Philosophy, Culture, Politics, Reading, and a Life of Contemplation
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A Life of Prayer
We often speak at our congregation about the difference between a “prayer life” and a “life of prayer.” It may seem only semantic, rather than substantive—the two phrases are grammatically identical— but the change in phrasing is intended to draw attention to and emphasize a point.
Hoping for a Home
The Church is the new community and the eternal family of God.
Baptized into the Family of God
Sermon Text: Galatians 3:26-29 | Reformation Presbyterian Church: June 21, 2026
Honesty about Our Habits
Moral and spiritual disaster is usually the result of a long pattern of laziness, worldliness, and neglect.
Walking by Faith
We walk by faith, not by sight (2Cor.
The Missio Dei: 2026 Graduation Address
My address to the high school graduates of a local Christian school
Preparing the Sermon
Excerpt from a letter to a new preacher, later posted to my personal blog in February 2021
Feeding the Sheep
Originally posted on old blog on October 14, 2023
Rest from Our Burdens on the Day of New Creation
Do you ever feel overwhelmed?