born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
David gazes down at Bathsheba from the rooftop, a Renaissance depiction of temptation and its consequences.Lucas Cranach the Elder, David and Bathsheba (1526), Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Proverbs 6:32 says whoever commits adultery, 'destroys his own soul.' The Hebrew word here is striking. Mashchît means to bring ruin upon yourself, to act... Continue Reading →
*image: Rembrandt van Rijn, The Jewish Bride, c. 1665–9. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Marriage is not about one person getting their way. It is not about power or control. It is not about managing emotions to keep the peace. It is about two people learning to walk with Christ by the way they treat each other. The... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, conversations about masculinity in the church have taken some troubling turns. It's not uncommon to hear claims that churches alienate men, stifle their leadership, or cater exclusively to women. These ideas aren't just floating around in quiet corners, they have been championed by well-known voices like Mark Driscoll, Doug Wilson,... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 