...our worship practices didn’t spring up out of nowhere; we’re standing on the shoulders of giants who had a deep love for Yahweh and wanted to glorify Him through music.  Read More

We desire things that make us happy, even if it leads to bad consequences. The special ability that we have as Christians, however, is the ability to desire God.  Read More

The events that occurred between Jesus’s resurrection and His ascension were some of the most consequential, life-changing things that impacted His disciples.  Read More

Unbelievers love to point out the fact that each of the Gospel writers capture the events of that Sunday morning a little differently than the others. They say these “inconsistencies” invalidate the veracity of the events. Is there merit to such criticism? And if so, what are we to make of it?  Read More

My obedience to God directly affects the lives of my children.   Read More

Simon was the one man in human history who was asked to carry the cross for Jesus – a blessing and a curse all wrapped into one.  Read More

“Where does my help come from,” this isn’t just some vague, arbitrary thing that gives us good fortune. It’s a very tangible, awe-inspiring attribute of God and is a testament to His mercy and His grace.  Read More

...in an age where new, explosive church plants are glamorized, not many want to celebrate the faithfulness and loyalty to the covenant relationship that lifelong church members have with one another.   Read More

Like a 10-piece McNugget meal is meant to be eaten one Nugget at a time, so too were Paul’s words.  Read More

Heaven is the reward of the Christian; a place where God wipes away every tear, heals every wound, and restores us unto Himself.  Read More

This speaks volumes about the overall culture of NOBTS- one of humility, selflessness, and compassion.  Read More

This is the fruit of true prophecy: people coming to and returning to Christ. This is why Jesus said in reference to false prophets, “You will know them by their fruits (Matthew 7:16).”  Read More