Publications – The Drawing Board

Book Review: “The Secret Place of Thunder,” by John Starke

By: Matt Boga January 26, 2024February 7, 2024

PublicationsBook Review, John Starke, performative individualism, The Gospel CoalitionLeave a Comment

A hidden life with Christ is like a weighted blanket. It’s warm and enveloping; it encourages rest even in the most restless situations.

Book Review: “Uncommon Unity,” by Richard Lints

By: Matt Boga September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

PublicationsBook Review, Diversity, Modern Reformation, Richard Lints, UnityLeave a Comment

I recently had the privilege of reviewing a fantastic book by Richard Lints, and in it he presses us to see the beauty of unity in diversity (as the Bible presents it) as opposed to uniformity instead of diversity (as the world have us believe).

Christians Should Marry Christians-but Why?

By: Matt Boga August 2, 2023August 3, 2023

PublicationsChristianity, Gods Glory, Marriage, The Gospel Coalition1 Comment

As with most big questions in life, the answer to why Christians shouldn’t marry non-Christians has roots in the garden.

Night Terrors and Nearness: Real Comfort in Non-Solutions

By: Matt Boga February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Publications9Marks, Pastoring, Presence1 Comment

I’m really good at pointing out flaws and suggesting solutions. But often pastoral ministry doesn’t require plans but proximity.

What Advent Teaches Us About Embodied Love

By: Matt Boga December 23, 2022January 16, 2023

PublicationsAdvent, Christianity, Gospel Centered Discipleship, Love, The IncarnationLeave a Comment

We all know love is not only communicated in words, but what does Advent teach us about the true love of Christ for his people?

How to Tell If You Are Blessed

By: Matt Boga December 6, 2022December 5, 2022

PublicationsBlessedness, Christianity, The Gospel CoalitionLeave a Comment

Blessedness is something we all long for, but what does the Bible mean when it uses the word?

Stir One Another Up!

By: Matt Boga May 12, 2022December 5, 2022

PublicationsChristianity, Encouragement, The Gospel Coalition1 Comment

A wise rabbit once said, “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.”

Pastor, Your Time is Purchased

By: Matt Boga February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

Publications9Marks, PastoringLeave a Comment

Though vocational pastoral ministry is a job like any other in many ways, it’s also distinctly different. I reflected on this difference recently over at 9Marks.

Putting Flesh on the Bones of ‘Hope’

By: Matt Boga July 21, 2021July 27, 2021

PublicationsChristianity, Hope, The Gospel CoalitionLeave a Comment

website, I wrote about how the Bible actually uses the word hope, and how the true hope we have in Jesus Christ should compel us to live changed lives.

Book Review: 7 Challenges Pastors Face, by David Horner

By: Matt Boga June 10, 2021June 14, 2021

Publications9Marks, Book Review, David Horner, PastoringLeave a Comment

As a pastor who is still fairly new to vocational ministry, I was not only honored to be asked to review this book by 9Marks, but I was excited to. Any opportunity to glean wisdom from men that have gone before me in this calling is an opportunity I want to take advantage of.