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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.

The Danger of Deceptive Godliness: Learning From Ananias & Sapphira

Why did Ananias and Sapphira die for keeping some of their money? Not because they kept some, but because they lied to God and thought they'd get away with it.

How to Not be a Heretic

What is heresy and how do I avoid becoming a heretic? Four common threads explain what leads to Christian heresy and whether heresy is alive in Church the today.

God Uses Normal People

God uses normal people to accomplish his sovereign purposes. Abraham and Moses didn't have perfect faith; if God used them, he can use you to spread the gospel

How Busyness Chokes out Faith

Busyness is one the greatest threats to faith and Christian maturity today. How do we set priorities for how we spend our time? It depends on what matters most.

Suffering is the Furnace of Godliness

Why does God let us suffer? How can you trust a God who would let you get cancer? Romans 8:28-29 provide insight: Because they make us more like Christ.

How To Build a Reading Plan

With so many books to read, how can we choose what's worth reading? Here are some questions to ask to help build a reading plan for 2017.

Top 5 Books I’ve read in 2016

Here are the top 5 books I've read in 2016. Some are new books, some are old - all will be helpful and worth your time.

Why Did Jesus Come? For These Two Reasons…

Jesus was born to bring salvation and judgment. Salvation for God's people. Judgment against the devil. This is why Christmas is good news.

Why Christmas is on December 25th?

How did the Church decide Christmas would be celebrated on December 25th? Was it merely an attempt to Christianize pagan holidays? Two theories are summarized.

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