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March 2021

March 09, 2021

A Humor Break

So I've been writing some pretty heavy blog posts over the last year. Therefore, it's...

March 08, 2021

Fast & Furious 6: A Tale of Two Kingdoms

Sometime ago, I saw the re-run of Fast & Furious 6. I stunt-doubled in it...

March 07, 2021

Who Else Wants a Shot of Spiritual Adrenaline For Their Soul?

Inspiration and motivation. We all need it. Even for the Christian life. In this podcast...

March 06, 2021

An Incredible Poem

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming...

March 05, 2021

Scriptures on Peace

Isaiah 12:2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD...

March 04, 2021

Are You Part of a Mastermind Group?

A number of years ago I discovered the idea of a Mastermind group, and I...

March 03, 2021

A Friend Who Cares – Henri Nouwen

“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us,...

March 02, 2021

How My Faith in Christ Shapes My View of Mental Illness

Adrian Warnock is asking how we see mental illness and how our faith shapes the...

March 01, 2021

JESUS SPEAKS by Frank Viola & Leonard Sweet

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. ~ Jesus,...

February 2021

February 28, 2021

Greg Boyd Interviews Frank Viola

Interview with Frank Viola on his Book “God’s Favorite Place on Earth” Greg: I was...

February 27, 2021

The Bible is Not a Jigsaw Puzzle

Chapter 11 of Pagan Christianity is called REAPPROACHING THE NEW TESTAMENT: THE BIBLE IS NOT...

February 26, 2021

How to Meet Christian Friends (Guest Post)

The following is a guest post. Frank Viola did not write it. Finding friends who...

February 26, 2021

The Release of the Spirit

When I was in my early 20s, I read Watchman Nee's book The Release of...

February 25, 2021

Reframing Discipleship

Here's an article I wrote for Ministry Today called "Reframing Discipleship." Just click the link...

February 24, 2021

Why Mary of Bethany is My Hero

This story of Mary of Bethany’s extravagant act of anointing Jesus for burial holds many...

February 23, 2021

Appreciation vs. Expectation

You can either build your life on appreciation or expectation. The former will bring satisfaction....

February 22, 2021

How to Properly Receive Jesus Christ – It May Surprise You

Episode Overview Bob Crittenden of Faith Broadcasting pelts me with questions about how to properly...

February 21, 2021

The Wrong Starting Point

With few exceptions, the story that Christians tell others and themselves begins with Genesis 3 rather...

February 20, 2021

The Swearing Christian

I received the following email on 11/27/12: The reason I'm writing has to do with...

February 19, 2021

The Missio Dei – What’s Missing in Many Modern Discipleship Books

“Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” ~...

February 18, 2021

A Challenge to the Atheistic Mindset

“Truly you are a God who hides himself, O God and Savior of Israel.” ~...

February 17, 2021

How to Start a Blog in Less Than 10 Minutes

I never knew that becoming a professional blogger was possible, but it is. In a...

February 16, 2021

Recent Research Reveals How Facebook Causes Envy & Jealousy

Several new studies have revealed that Facebook makes countless people feel bad about themselves, leading...

February 15, 2021

Why I’m Not a Fan of Most Christian Tracts

This first one is oxymoronic, no? But I like the satire. This second one is...

February 14, 2021

Free eBook – WHERE’S GOD?

If you haven't received it yet, get my new eBook co-authored with 20 other leaders...

February 13, 2021

Will Durant on Jesus of Nazareth

"The Christian evidence for Christ begins with the letters ascribed to Saint Paul. Some of...

February 12, 2021

Anointed for Burial

From the lips of Lazarus . . . Living after you have died is strange....

February 11, 2021

A Ministry Dream Team

Photo: Music newspaper article from 1968 when Jimmy Page was looking for fellow musicians to...

February 10, 2021

7 Things You May Not Know About Jesus

In our book, Jesus: A Theography, Leonard Sweet and I take 424 pages to show...

February 09, 2021

Jesus Christ Remixed

For those who have found Jesus overly-familiar and the wonder, surprise, and excitement have all...