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August 2026

August 28, 2026

How to Discern God’s Will When You Don’t Have All Answers

This morning, as I was reading through Matthew, I was drawn to Joseph’s discernment in...

July 2026

July 28, 2026

Taking Every Thought Captive: Learning Gratitude

What does it really mean to take every thought captive? Perhaps it begins not merely...

June 2026

June 01, 2026

Remembering the Nudge: Revisit the Place God First Spoke

A few weeks ago, I found myself asking a simple question: When did I first...

May 2026

May 07, 2026

Be a Christian Where You Are

When I was younger, I didn’t want to rule the world. I wanted to change...

January 2026

January 29, 2026

Beyond the Screen: When Outrage Drowns Out Love

We are swimming in a lot of outrage and noise every day on our social...

January 22, 2026

More Than High Fives: 10 Prayers for the Local Church

Back in 2011, my wife Katie and I caught a Phillies series in San Diego...

September 2025

September 12, 2025

Just Say No: Resisting Busyness and Undisciplined Living

Growing up in the 80s and 90s, many of us remember Nancy Reagan’s famous campaign...

August 2025

August 22, 2025

Walking the Four Stages of Faith with Good Leaders

In my last blog post, I looked at the four stages of faith and conversion...

August 18, 2025

Four Stages of Faith and Conversion

Scripture reminds us that faith and conversion are not just moments but a journey. There...

July 2025

July 10, 2025

The Way of Life: Four Ancient Postures in the Didache

In the commentary introduction to The Two Ways—a volume that pairs the Didache with the...

June 2025

June 18, 2025

This Is The Lord’s Table: A Victorious Life

At the Lord’s Table, we are invited into a sacred sacrament—one that offers transformation, holds...

May 2025

May 28, 2025

Bible Translations for Everyone: 5 Takes on Translations

If you're trying to choose the right Bible translation for your life and ministry, Bible...

May 26, 2025

Fuller Seminary: What’s Said and Left Unsaid

I earned a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry in 2020 and a Master...

May 05, 2025

When the Sole Comes Off and the Soul Comes Undone

“My cleats fell apart,” my daughter shouted as we approached the front door of our...

March 2025

March 31, 2025

Learning from Amos: Faithfulness Amid Nationalism and Chaos

Amos stands out among the Twelve Prophets as an unexpected and powerful voice of God’s...

July 2024

July 14, 2024

Living in a Divided World: A Call to Faithful Presence

On Saturday, violent acts were carried out against an individual who is a former president...