TJ Johnson

This past Lord's Day, we considered Paul's exhortation in Colossians 4:5–6 to "walk in wisdom toward outsiders" and to let our speech be "always gracious, seasoned with salt." While those commands apply to all of our relationships, they can be especially challenging when the outsiders closest to us are members of our own family. Many Christians have experienced the tension of seeking to honor Christ while navigating difficult relationships with unbelieving parents, children, siblings, or...

If you are a mother, you know that motherhood is one of God’s greatest callings, yet also one of life’s greatest challenges. The daily demands of caring for children, managing a home, and faithfully serving others can often leave mothers feeling weary, inadequate, or overwhelmed. Yet Scripture reminds us that God’s grace is sufficient for every season and every burden. In this helpful article from Ligonier Ministries, the author offers biblical encouragement for navigating the unique...

On Sunday, we read Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Singing has a long and significant place in the life of the church, though at times it has also been a source of division. In this blog, I want to look at how hymnody has been used throughout church life and consider their early history in Baptist life. Scripture not only...