Two Theses on Church: Disputing the Power of Sunday Morning Performances
On Sunday mornings I shuffle my family to church. There are donuts and bagels at the front that I can put in their faces before I hand them off to…
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The Second Coming, and Noah – Really God? (Matthew 24:37-39)
“For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking,…
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Tips for Spiritual Guidance for 2018
It’s 2018 and it’s time to make sure you have the right priorities to suit the times and your spiritual needs. Here is a handy guide to help walk you…
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Church is Rough in America Right Now
My family moved to Denver about two and a half years ago, and in that time we still haven’t landed at a church. We’ve had a few stints at a…
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I’m a Better Missionary Than You
Somewhere today a missionary (or a million of them) is going to wake up feeling insufficient. They’ll wonder if what they’re doing is good enough, brave enough, or enough sacrifice…
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Judgement, Hubris, and True Christian Maturity
If everything you know about Christian living came from blogs and websites in the old-and-bored district of the Reformed community, you might have the impression that judgement is the principal…
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We Tell People About Jesus Because He is an Awesome, Glorious God
I think one of the reasons I was always hesitant to do evangelism was a lack of understanding about just how good of news I’m bringing when I’m sharing the…
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Beer. Glorious beer.
If you’ve come here via McArthur’s blog post: Beer, Bohemianism, and True Christian Liberty, then please first read my post below and then consider reading my response — Judgement, Hubris, and…
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In Defense of the Christian Worldview
We live in a world where the only thing that is completely intolerable is the person who believes their view is better than others. You can like your shoes, your…
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Jesus. Our Joy in Missiology.
Seven months ago I left town and moved to a new city and in my stead I left a local leader of whom I think very highly. He is a…