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July 2024

July 16, 2024

A Theology of Locality Embraces the Call to Be Present

In the context of Christian missions, the phrase “I’ll go wherever you call me” encapsulates...

July 09, 2024

The fundamental reason you’re conservative or liberal

Recent research sheds light on the fundamental ideological divide between conservatives and liberals. Contrary to...

June 2024

June 25, 2024

Jesus Loved Colonialists. Do We?

In recent discussions about colonialism and its ongoing impacts, it's helpful to recognize the nuanced...

June 18, 2024

Applying the Trivium to Theological Training

Classical education structures its approach to learning using the trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric....

June 11, 2024

Romans 2 is Not about General Human Conscience

Protestants routinely but mistakenly interpret Romans 2:14 as if to say that humanity has God’s...

May 2024

May 28, 2024

Gen Z reluctance is a major threat to Western missions

Generation Z (Gen Z) evangelicals are reluctant to engage in cross-cultural missions due to fears...

May 21, 2024

How social media makes us worse people

Our most pressing concern isn’t that social media makes us feel worse about ourselves. It’s...

May 14, 2024

Why Christians Should Reject “Safe Spaces”

The concept of "safe spaces" has repercussions on dialogue, community cohesion, and the quest for...

May 07, 2024

How Do Luxury Beliefs Relate to Social Status?

What’s the relationship between luxury beliefs and social status? This post explores how luxury beliefs...

April 2024

April 30, 2024

6 Examples of Luxury Beliefs

Luxury beliefs as markers of status for elites while often being harmful to ordinary people....

April 23, 2024

Do You Have Luxury Beliefs?

Have you ever heard of luxury beliefs? They are a significant shift in how we...

April 16, 2024

God both exceeds and undermines our expectations

Matthew 13 gives a multifaceted view of God's Kingdom, defying and redefining the expectations of...

April 09, 2024

We need “community-help” books more self-help books

Bookstores are replete with self-help books. This is an individualistic approach focusing on how I...

April 02, 2024

10 Principles for Reading the Bible Missionally

This semester, I've been teaching students about how to read Scripture missionally. Reading the Bible...

March 2024

March 26, 2024

Treating Culture as a Sacred Creed Has Consequences

Americans now treat culture as a sacred creed. This sacralization of culture in American society...

March 19, 2024

When Cultural Identity Becomes Sacred

In contemporary American society, a striking phenomenon has emerged: the sacralization of culture and cultural...

March 12, 2024

10 Places Honor and Shame Show Up in America

Here are 10 ways that honor and shame manifest in various aspects of American life....

March 05, 2024

How Do Western, Individualist Churches Shape Identity?

The Western church finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. With society becoming ever more individualistic,...

February 2024

February 27, 2024

The Depth and Breadth of a Name in Biblical Times

The concept of "name" in modern Western contexts has largely been reduced to a matter...

February 20, 2024

A Critique of McGavran and the Homogenous Unit Principle

The following is a guest post based on Matthew Bennett’s Amazon review of Donald McGavran’s...

February 13, 2024

How Individualism Polarizes Us

The relationship between individualism and polarization is undeniable but nuanced. Individualism champions personal freedom and...

February 06, 2024

Balancing Individualism and Collectivism: Pros and Cons

Identity is an intricate mosaic, shaped by myriad influences. As we navigate our understanding of...

January 2024

January 30, 2024

The Missional Logic of Revelation 5:9

The dramatic narrative of the Revelation narrative presents a peculiar theology of “conquest” and redemption...

January 23, 2024

The Implicit Critique of Culture in Revelation 5:9

The book of Revelation unveils a cosmic panorama where the destiny of creation converges upon...

January 16, 2024

The Nuanced Dance of Identity: Beyond East-West Dichotomies

Identity formation is a multifaceted process. It’s heavily influenced by cultural, familial, and personal experiences....

January 09, 2024

11 Contrasts Between Western and Eastern Cultures

Culture profoundly shapes how we view the world, interact with others, and understand ourselves. When...

January 02, 2024

The Shaping of Identity in Eastern and Western Cultures

Cultural dynamics play an indispensable role in shaping the identity of individuals. Given the increasing...

December 2023

December 27, 2023

A Hudson Taylor movie is in the works!

I recently learned that a screenplay has already been written for a new movie on...

December 19, 2023

12 Favorite Posts from 2023

As the year winds down, we all look forward to the same thing—year-end lists! So,...

December 12, 2023

Four Ways We All Seek Status

Here are 4 ways people pursue status. While each represents a way up or down...

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