by editor | Jan 27, 2026 | Anxiety, Christian Life, Gospel, Suffering, Worship
Last week I found myself sequestered in my basement with a roaring fire and snow falling outside. While the setting was tranquil, I must confess that my heart was not. As various circumstances flooded my heart and mind, the providence of God led me to Psalm 22 as part...
by Mike Crump | Oct 30, 2025 | Anxiety, Christmas, Family, Featured, Suffering, Thanksgiving
This year Thanksgiving is at my house. This means that my kids, kids-in-law, grandkids, parents, brother, sister-in-law, nephews and niece, a golden retriever, and a very old cat will occupy the same dwelling where food will be eaten and thanks will be given....
by Mike Crump | Sep 29, 2025 | Christian Life, Church, Featured, Gospel, Suffering
“But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in...
by Mike Crump | May 26, 2025 | Christian Life, Featured, Suffering
If you were to walk into the Crump house right now there’s a good chance you’d hear conversations involving medications, treatments, and medical terms that I am unable to pronounce. The reason is simple, my daughter is in nursing school and my wife is a nurse....
by Mike Crump | Dec 11, 2024 | Christian Life, Featured, Suffering, Thanksgiving, Theology
“Do not forget the hourly miracles of divine power” – Pastor Nathan That statement struck me this past Sunday as I listened to Pastor Nathan paraphrase a Puritan. It wasn’t that I was unaware of the glorious elements of creation that are part of every moment of...
by Mike Crump | Oct 30, 2024 | Anxiety, Christian Life, election, Featured, Politics, Suffering
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Rev 1:8 Let there be no confusion on this day. The Alpha and Omega is ruling and reigning at this very moment in perfect holiness and without fail (Ps. 99:1). He...
