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I write for pastors and Christian men who sense that something is wrong in the church and the culture but struggle to identify what needs to be addressed or how to respond faithfully.

The essays here are long-form, carefully argued, and grounded in Scripture, theology, and reason. They are meant to be read slowly, not skimmed, and to serve as reference material for ongoing study and ministry.

The focus is on the critical spiritual issues facing the church—matters that require careful thought, biblical depth, and a willingness to engage what is often neglected or avoided.

This is a place for men who want to dig into the details, grow in understanding, and be equipped for faithful service to Jesus Christ.

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Start with These

If you are new here, the essays below offer a good place to begin. They represent the central concerns and approach of this work and will give you a clear sense of how Scripture is handled, arguments are developed, and theological convictions are applied.

The broader archive continues in the same vein, taking up related questions with the same biblical focus and detail orientation.

Long-form Essays

• The Documents in Hand: Forms and Features of New Testament Manuscripts
  An introduction to the copying formats, material types, and handwriting styles used in Greek New Testament manuscripts

• Walls Broken Down and Gates Burned with Fire
  How Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah Illustrates the Condition of Modern American Churches

Short-Form Essays

• 3 Glaring Weaknesses of American Preaching
  An overview of the central errors of preachers and teachers in the American church

• “Jesus didn’t say that”: Should we really believe the epistles?
  Answering the claim that apostolic writings do not carry Christ’s authority

Devotionals

• Day 1: The Humanity of God’s Spokesmen
  Men of God can do incredible things but are always plagued with the weaknesses of their humanity

• Day 3: The Prophet Always Has Work to Do

  Even when things seem to be improving spiritually, men of God cannot stop crying out

You are welcome to read at your own pace, return to pieces as needed, and make use of them as tools for thought and ministry. If this work proves helpful, you may wish to subscribe so future essays are delivered directly to you.