Imagine what would've happened if Jesus never took his disciples into Samaria. Would the disciples have known that the Gospel is truly good news for ALL people, or would they have thought those were simply words?
The following is a brief excerpt from an article I've published for The Rooted Ministry. Please follow the link below to read the whole post. Rethinking God’s nature is a dangerous, but exciting thing. What if we’ve misunderstood what it... Continue Reading →
When youth workers are theologically uninformed, they are showing students that God is small and unworthy of their time. Students will think, "Hey, if Bob doesn't know about this stuff, then I guess it's not very important."
In the Church it's essential for us to keep the gospel central in all things, including how we talk about and pursue racial harmony. The following is a simple attempt to clarify how the gospel drives the pursuit of racial unity.
As I've processed "becoming a gym person" again, it's made me realize what it's probably like for people who used to be a "church person" but aren't anymore. They kind of know what to do and what to expect, but they know it's going to be awkward and more difficult than it should be.
We’re all trying to digest the tragedy in Orlando: 50 people are dead and many more injured after the largest mass-shooting in America at a gay nightclub. The gunman has pledged allegiance to ISIS and many are pointing fingers at... Continue Reading →
1 Peter 3:19 is among the most difficult verses in the New Testament to understand and preach. The following is shared primarily for the sake of other pastors researching this fascinating verse and wrestling with the challenge of understanding how v.19 fits into the verses before and after.
I'm writing this post from Panera Bread. From where I sit I can see the line growing as the lunch-time rush begins. Some are gazing into the pastry case, tempted by Orange Scones (mmm...). Others simply stare into space as... Continue Reading →
In fact, not only does every Christian have baggage... every Christian NEEDS baggage! You simply cannot be a Christian if you are unaware of the skeletons in your closet. Maybe your baggage isn't severe, you've never been to jail... but... Continue Reading →
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