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October 2014

October 29, 2014

More Thoughts on David Gushee and Homosexuality

In yesterday’s post, I gave a brief response to Dr. David Gushee’s recent shift regarding...

October 28, 2014

David Gushee’s Recent Shift on Homosexuality

As you may have heard, leading Evangelical ethicist, Dr. David Gushee, has shifted his views...

October 27, 2014

Who Was Mary Magdalene?

Mary Magdalene is one of the most well-known and yet misunderstood women in the Bible....

October 22, 2014

Jesus, Women, and Ministry

The New Testament says a lot about women. Jesus’ ministry was largely devoted to instilling...

October 20, 2014

What Does it Mean to Be “Called?”

In my last post, I argued that the ever popular Christianese phrase “feeling called to…”...

October 18, 2014

Is “Feeling Called” a Biblical Concept?

The Christian faith is cluttered with buzzwords—terms and phrases that spiritually authenticate the stuff we...

October 17, 2014

A Celibate Same-Sex Couple?

I want you to meet a rather unique couple. Their names are Sarah and Lindsey,...

October 16, 2014

Meet Sam Allberry

Today, we’re going to get to know author and pastor, Sam Allberry. Sam is the...

October 15, 2014

We Are Creatures of Habit

In my previous post, I talked about the revolutionary vision of philosopher Jamie Smith. I...

October 15, 2014

Bobble-Head Christians

I’ve spent the last month working through two brilliant books by Christian philosopher, James K....

October 13, 2014

Bringing Theology Back to the Church

I’ve always been torn between academia and the church. On the one hand, I love...

October 10, 2014

Eternity Bible College in Boise Idaho: Update #1

Let me say upfront that this blog is primarily intended to reach the many supporters,...

October 09, 2014

Blogs on Homosexuality

As you may know, I’m writing a book on homosexuality, which should be published by...

October 08, 2014

Is Having a Personal Relationship with Jesus a Biblical Concept?

I recently re-read Rob Bell’s best selling book, Love Wins, and was pleasantly shocked at...

October 07, 2014

A Response to John Piper on Romans 7

Andrian Warnock and I both responded to John Piper’s interpretation of Romans 7, to which...

October 07, 2014

Ethinic Diversity: How Important Is It?

Last week, I blogged about the meaning of “church,” as I conversed with Don Miller...

October 06, 2014

Free Book!

My new book, Charis: God’s Scandalous Grace for Us, is free today and tomorrow! What...

October 06, 2014

Texting as Worship

When God created humanity, he commissioned us to rule the earth (Gen 1). Animals, plants,...

October 03, 2014

My New Radio Program

As some of you know, I host a daily radio program on Idaho's KBXL 94.1...

October 02, 2014

A Christian Response to ISIS

I’ve been asked by many people, “When are you going to blog about ISIS?” And...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

A Christian Response to Undocumented Immigrants

In my previous post I argued—or rather, observed—that from Genesis to Revelation, the Bible unambiguously...

September 29, 2014

A Biblical View of Immigration

Ask any Christian what they think about immigrants coming to America, and you’ll probably get...

September 27, 2014

Does Romans 7 Describe a Believer or Unbeliever?

John Piper just gave a presentation at the Desiring God conference, where he argued (in...

September 26, 2014

A “Biblical” View of Alcohol: Another Thought

Between my article on alcohol for Relevant Magazine, and my follow up blogs HERE and...

September 24, 2014

More Thoughts on Church

I ended a previous blog ("What is Church?") by referring to Paul’s statements about the...

September 23, 2014

Ezekiel’s Whore

The following is an excerpt from chapter 6 (titled: "Whore") in my new book, Charis:...

September 22, 2014

What Is Church? A Dialogue with Donald Miller

I read through Donald Miller’s reflection on church and his follow up response, and I...

September 20, 2014

Theological Thoughts on Parenting

Parents are often infatuated with law and less so with grace. As a father of...

September 19, 2014

Theology in the Raw

As you now know, I've started my own personal blog. I’m terrible at titling, so...

September 17, 2014

Alcohol and Being “Biblical”

I want to follow up with another more general point regarding my article for Relevant...

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