Yesterday, I preached the funeral service of a dear friend. In the days leading up to his death, I reflected on what it means to be “swallowed up by life.”| Jonathan M. Threlfall
3 posts published by Jonathan Threlfall during September 2025| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Anger is a right response to evil, but we must reject unrestrained rage and choose righteous indignation that motivates prayer, reflection, and action toward real justice.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
All murders are tragic and unconscionable, but some seem to signal a kind of inflection point in social life, especially when it comes to our ability to engage in public discourse on highly contentious topics. That’s the way many people, including myself, feel about the killing of Charlie Kirk.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Every day we are faced with attacks that come in the form of bamboozling tangles of truth and lies. Statements from the Bible serve like a sword to cut through these lies, revealing the difference …| Jonathan M. Threlfall
We hope and pray for true revival. But are we ready? When revival comes, we must be prepared to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit marks of God's work.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
There are times when clarity doesn’t emerge, when the feelings can’t be sorted out, and when the fog of confusion doesn’t lift. In such moments, we find guidance from Psalm 42 and 43.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Revivals can be loud, but some are marked by a profound stillness. This was true at times during the Second Great Awakening.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Many see children as optional or inconvenient. The Bible gives a different vision: children are a sign of hope and a blessing from God.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Many people cringe at the teaching that wives are to submit to their husbands. A clear understanding of this teaching will lead us to marvel at the goodness of God's plan for marriage and society.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Like a fool, I've entered where angels fear to tread, attempting to give instructions on how to preach. Foolhardy or not, I think one has to start somewhere, and perhaps this list of steps might help some aspiring preacher along the way.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
While on sabbatical, I visited four different churches. The experience taught me how much certain aspects of a Sunday gathering really matter.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
Paul’s letter to Philemon shows both the legitimate and restrained use of authority.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
In a world of “raunchy Christians” and vulgar evangelicals, is “evangelical” a label worth saving?| Jonathan M. Threlfall