PinnedJoel HartOn Jacob’s Lament for a Son“Don’t say it’s not really so bad. Because it is. Death is awful, demonic. If you think your task as comforter is to tell me that really…Nov 1, 2023Nov 1, 2023
Joel HartHow to Remember a Sermon SeriesHow could you possibly remember what you learned in a sermon series?4d ago4d ago
Joel HartChristians Save … by Giving AwayIn the upside-down ways of the kingdom of God, the more you give away, the more you save up for an eternal future.Sep 5Sep 5
Joel HartCan you see God?I’ve always enjoyed the Judy Rogers’s profound children’s song: “Why can’t I see God?” (You can watch a rendition of the song here.)Aug 27Aug 27
Joel HartServing the belovedInside Christ’s church, it is easy for bitterness and disrespect to arise among brothers and sisters in Christ. We see so much of each…Aug 14Aug 14
Joel HartCows, Church Budgets, and Good Bible ReadingImagine you are having a conversation with a friend in your church about the church budget. The conversation leads to some meaningful…Aug 6Aug 6
Joel HartIs the church or the family “my family”?Consider two conclusions one can derive from 1 Timothy, conclusions that may seem contradictory or in tension with each other!Jul 311Jul 311
Joel HartHow do we enjoy creation (1 Timothy 4) while respecting others’ consciences (Romans 14)?“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” — 1 Timothy 4:4Jul 16Jul 16
Joel HartHow great to be a creedal and confessional churchReformed churches love to be confessional. We confess together the sum and system of our doctrine. Our confessions (like Westminster)…Jul 9Jul 9