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Weekly Devotional
Every Thursday morning, we publish a devotional to help the church to be continually growing in its faith.
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Resolved in His Hands: Trust in God's Providence in the New Year
Many people love to make resolutions at the start of the New Year. These hope-filled proclamations of life change are interesting because...
Daniel Kurtz
Jan 24 min read


Reflecting His Glory: Our Purpose as Image Bearers of God
One of the things that people struggle with the most is a sense of purpose. We try to find it in all kinds of things, from relationships...
Daniel Kurtz
Dec 12, 20244 min read


Heavenly Hosts: Understanding God's Creation and Purpose for Angels
There are a lot of subjects in Scripture that we do not have a whole lot of information about, even important subjects. For example,...
Daniel Kurtz
Dec 5, 20245 min read


In the Beginning: Reflecting on God's Masterpiece of Creation
We live in a culture that is constantly attempting to explain away the world around us. In general, this is a great thing. It has led to...
Daniel Kurtz
Nov 21, 20244 min read


The Decrees of a Father
Asking questions is an important part of learning and understanding. Either we ask the questions ourselves or are given questions that...
Daniel Kurtz
Nov 14, 20245 min read


Understanding God's Decrees: What They Are and Why They Matter
In a previous post, we talked about the decrees of God. Question twelve of the Westminster Larger Catechism asks what the decrees of God...
Daniel Kurtz
Nov 7, 20245 min read


Building on the Rock: The Importance of Solid Biblical Foundations
During this time of year, Christians face a lot of questions. Questions about responsibility and morality. The presence of the election...
Daniel Kurtz
Oct 31, 20246 min read


Reflecting on the Sovereign Plan: Understanding the Decrees of God
In our cultural moment, kings are not something that we have much experience with. Sure, we all have some ideas about what a king or...
Daniel Kurtz
Oct 24, 20246 min read


The Triune God: Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Trinity through the Westminster Larger Catechism
The question of the Trinity has been a fundamental aspect of Christian theology since ancient times, sparking significant debates and...
Daniel Kurtz
Oct 17, 20245 min read


Unveiling God’s Nature: Exploring the Trinity through Questions 9 and 10 of the Westminster Larger Catechism
Mystery is a natural aspect of faith. There will always be parts of Christianity that we can't fully grasp. Some people have interpreted...
Daniel Kurtz
Oct 10, 20244 min read


One True God: Exploring the Eighth Question of the Westminster Larger Catechism
Understanding what the Bible teaches us about the nature and attributes of God is a lifelong endeavor. There is always more to delve...
Daniel Kurtz
Oct 3, 20245 min read


Exploring the Divine: Attributes of God in the Westminster Larger Catechism
The sixth question of the Westminster Larger Catechism starts a new section of the catechism. The first five questions serve as a sort of...
Daniel Kurtz
Sep 26, 20244 min read


The Covenant of Grace: Understanding the Purpose of Scripture
Over the last few weeks, we have talked about the importance of how we understand Scripture. We looked at the question of how we know...
Daniel Kurtz
Sep 19, 20245 min read


Exploring Scripture as the Word of God: Lessons from the 4th Question of the Westminster Larger Catechism
In our previous discussion on the third question of the Westminster Larger Catechism, we talked about the importance of understanding...
Daniel Kurtz
Sep 5, 20248 min read


Unpacking Divine Revelation: Understanding the Third Question of the Westminster Larger Catechism
Among theologians, there is a rich and intricate ongoing debate that delves into the very essence of systematic theology. This profound...
Daniel Kurtz
Aug 29, 20247 min read


Unveiling the Divine: Understanding God's Existence Through the Westminster Larger Catechism
Presuppositions are something that we all have. They are the underlying ideas that we take for granted—the often unspoken part of an idea...
Daniel Kurtz
Aug 22, 20245 min read


Journey Through the Westminster Larger Catechism: Exploring Foundational Truths, One Question at a Time
We have talked before about the importance of catechisms. I know the word catechism is a bit strange for many Christians because it is...
Daniel Kurtz
Aug 15, 20246 min read


Who Made the Bible?
As Christians, it is crucial for us to be prepared to provide a defense for the hope that is within us. This responsibility is important...
Daniel Kurtz
Jul 25, 20245 min read


Sufficiency and Dependability
In the world today, with the overwhelming amount of information and conflicting narratives, it can be challenging to discern the truth....
Daniel Kurtz
Jul 11, 20244 min read


The Church and a Love of Country
There has been a lot of talk recently about how Christians and the church should relate to nations and politics. After all, as...
Daniel Kurtz
Jul 4, 20245 min read
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