Glory is a buzzword for Christians, while others liberally biff it around. No less than two musical artists, three albums, and nine pop songs are named “Glory” (including those from the likes of Kanye West and Jay-Z).

The metaphor seems self-evident. “Bruised reeds are people who are broken and needy, people worn out and tired and exhausted with life’s circumstances, people neglected by the world, but accepted by Jesus.” We casually toss the phrase out like a…

Beware the deceptive wiles of familiarity — that sweet but double-edged virtue that makes you feel at home in the word of God. Familiarity of the tender variety persists in reminding you of the gospel and deepening your communion with Christ. But if you’re not careful...