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When Character Is Cast Aside: Trump, the Church, and Witness

I believe that the goal of the Christian life is to grow in the likeness...

January 2023

January 08, 2023

Our worldview matters more than we realize. And we probably have some things wrong: Worldviews #1

It is critical to understand the baggage (if I can call it that) that we...

November 2022

November 18, 2022

Live a life worthy of the Calling: Phil 1-2: A devotional guide

Monday: Read Philippians 1:1-11 The book of Philippians is widely acknowledged to be one of...

October 2022

October 04, 2022

Bring your bible to school day: Maybe not such a great idea

Oct 6, 2022, is the 8th annual “bring your Bible to school day.” What do...

October 12, 2021

Where are all the prophetic voices? part 1 of 2

Let me begin by noting that the Church is a marvelous thing. The Church has...

August 2021

August 03, 2021

Why the question of systemic racism matters: The Bible, injustice, and race#4; Justice#29

There is no question that throughout American history Christians were instrumental in the propagation of...

March 2021

March 16, 2021

Following Jesus no matter the cost? A look at the Parable of the Sower. Justice #11

Are you willing to follow Christ even if it means ______________? Hopefully, we would...

February 2021

February 03, 2021

Does God call us? The Bible and Justice: Justice#7

Have you ever been reading the Bible or contemplating it and suddenly a light bulb...

January 2021

January 05, 2021

Justice without Love is not Justice: Justice#5

Two weeks ago, in my post “What is Justice?” I examined the meaning of “righteousness”...

December 2020

December 29, 2020

Jesus and the call to Justice: what does Justice look like in a NT world? Justice#4

Justice and righteousness In my last post, I listed verses from Genesis to Zechariah that...

December 22, 2020

What is justice? Justice#3

“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your...

December 08, 2020

Injustice: maybe I’m the problem: Justice#1

“First they came for the socialists and I did not speak out—because I am not...

October 2020

October 31, 2020

All Saints Day and Election 2020: Jesus, politics, the election, and the kingdom of God

“Got a big week coming up. Lots of exciting things!” As soon as I...

August 2020

August 14, 2020

Pursue the truth at all times: then follow it (part 4): Five ways to healthy conversations that will not only enhance your journey with Christ, but also advance your witness

I had just finished preaching a sermon during advent when, instead of congratulating me...

July 2020

July 22, 2020

Pursue truth at all times, then follow it (part 3)

In part 1 of this series, I argued that we should have a goal to...

June 2020

June 05, 2020

Pursue truth at all times, then follow it (Part 1)

“What is truth” (John 18:31). Ironically, and perhaps, tragically, Pilate spoke these words to the...

June 02, 2020

George Floyd: not again!

It is time for us to pause. To step away from all the rhetoric...

May 2020

May 14, 2020

Are we sure that we are reading our Bibles well? Part 3

A helpful guide to reading our Bibles more effectively! Here are some suggestions that we...

May 01, 2020

Are we sure that we are reading our Bibles well? Part 1

A helpful guide to reading our Bibles more effectively! “For the time will come when...

April 2020

April 27, 2020

The Book of Revelation and the 3rd seal: Covid-19 revisited

“When He broke the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, “Come.” I looked,...

March 2020

March 31, 2020

I’ve been Redeemed: but not simply for my own sake!

Holy Week typically presents an occasion for which most Christians, including evangelicals, use to reflect...

February 2020

February 03, 2020

The Primary Purpose of the Christian Life is Witness: The Gospel and Mission pt 7

In my previous posts on the purpose of the Christian life I have argued that...

January 2020

January 27, 2020

The Christian Life is About Making God Known: The Gospel and Mission pt 6

I have been asking in this series of blogs, “what is the purpose...

January 13, 2020

The Gospel and Mission pt 5

What is the purpose of the Christian life? I have been asking in...

January 06, 2020

What is the purpose of the Christian Life?The Gospel and Mission: Part 4

I have been asking in this series of blogs, “what is the purpose of the...

December 2019

December 30, 2019

Gospel and Mission: Part 3: What is the purpose of the Christian Life?

I have been asking in this series of blogs, “what is the purpose of the...

December 24, 2019

“Pro-life” means “pro-all-life”

Are “pro-life” evangelicals inconsistent in their ethic? The answer to question is, “yes.” We...

December 23, 2019

The Gospel and Mission pt 2

In my last post I asked the question: what is the purpose of the Christian...

December 16, 2019

Gospel and Mission part 1: “What is the Purpose of the Christian Life?”

What if I said, "Jesus didn't finish the job"? What is the purpose of the...

November 2019

November 25, 2019

Women in the Church Part 5

Imagine if, in our progressive culture, the church were leading the way in the area...