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No Weapon Shall Prosper: The Triumph of God's Grace Over the Accuser
“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD. — Isaiah 54:17 The words of Isaiah 54:17 resound with the magnificent assurance of God's sovereign protection and the vindication of His people. Spoken through the prophet Isaiah and carried along by the Holy Spirit, this divine promise invites believers to contemplate the en
Brian S. McGee
Oct 911 min read
A Theological and Pastoral Reflection on Self-Care
Before one can rightly and sustainably care for others, one must learn to receive care from God and to exercise faithful stewardship over one’s own life. Christian self-care finds its deepest meaning within the vocation of discipleship. Jesus declares, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matt. 16:24). Within this life of discipleship, care of the self becomes an act of creaturely stewardship, that is, the recognition t
Brian S. McGee
Oct 610 min read
Why I Wear a Clerical Collar
I am often asked, “Why do you wear a clerical collar?” The question is worth answering, particularly in an age when clerical attire has become increasingly uncommon. The simplest answer is this: I wear the clerical collar as a visible expression of the vocation to which Christ has called me and as a reminder that my life and ministry are given in service to Him and His Church. The clerical collar finds its significance in what it represents. Holy Scripture establishes the pas
Brian S. McGee
Oct 37 min read
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