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Living Theologically

theology and the Christian life

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Mike McGarry

Mike is the Founder/Director of Youth Pastor Theologian, where he currently writes and speaks to serve youth pastors. Visit youthpastortheologian.com to learn more about YPT and read his blogs and books, or to learn more about bringing Mike to speak at your church, retreat, or conference.

Can God Out-Vote You?

We all want to rule our lives and call our own shots. It's just reality. This is where our trouble with God comes in... Because we grasp for the authority that only He should have. The question we each need... Continue Reading →

Suffering Will Harden or Humble You

I found out last night that one of my neighbors has cancer. He's going through Chemo-therapy and it sounds like the doctors are hopeful, but your prayers for him are appreciated. I'd rather not share his name, but if you... Continue Reading →

What Do You Need to Know to be Saved?

This is an important question, because it directly affects how you present the Gospel to an unbeliever.   Minimalist & Heavy-Handed Examples For instance, if you take a minimalist approach then you'll probably share the "Gospel" like this: God loves you... Continue Reading →

Don’t Lose Your Time, Invest It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOksW_NabEk We all have limited time. And the thing is... no one knows how much time they really have! So how are you using your time? Are you using it, or losing it? Are you investing it into something good... Continue Reading →

What’s Your “Thing?”

A brilliant and insightful question, right?! But seriously consider this for a moment with me: What's your "thing?" This is something I've been chewing on over the last few weeks since I finished reading Walter Isaacson's biography on Steve Jobs.... Continue Reading →

Theology isn’t the goal of faith, Love is

Evangelical Christians have a habit of being known more for what we believe theologically/ideologically than for how we live. And when those outside our camp think about how we live, "hypocrite" is the frequent accusation. I'm not here to debate... Continue Reading →

Protected: What Makes Homosexuality Different From Other Sins?

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Understanding the Lord’s Prayer

Many people can recite the Lord's Prayer without being able to explain what it means or answer basic questions about it.  I'd like to break it down very simply to help us all better understand what Jesus was teaching about prayer. It's... Continue Reading →

Can the Bible Correct You?

I had a conversation a while ago with a friend who a Christian and is struggling through some difficult doctrines. In the midst of our conversation he said a few things I've been thinking about: 1. "I just don't like... Continue Reading →

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