‘Sing Sing,’ ‘Thelma,’ and the Beauty of ‘Not What We Were’
Two of my favorite films this summer don’t seem to share much in common, at least on the surface. Thelma…
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“What do you mean this feeling won’t last forever?” I was in shock as I sat across from my mentor.…
Read MoreEast Africa: Future Face of the Global Church
In one of his expositions of Psalm 73, Martyn Lloyd-Jones said, “There is no possible growth in the Christian life…
Read MoreSalvation and Assurance in Christ: 1 John 5:4–21
Don Carson expounds on 1 John 5:4–21 and our assurance of salvation through faith in Christ. Carson addresses interpretations of…
Read MoreGet Strong: Embrace Weakness
When I was a kid, the worst thing you could be was weak. Weakness was dangerous. A “weak” kid walking…
Read MoreHow to Pastor a Church Through an Election Season
Over the last few weeks, a series of high-profile moments—the presidential debate, the removal of pro-life language from the Republican…
Read More5 Tensions in Missions Your Church Should Navigate
If you’ve been in church leadership for any length of time, you know certain tensions come with the territory. Which…
Read MoreDarby, Dispensationalism, and the Rise of Evangelical Antisemitism
Few theologians are as loved or loathed as John Nelson Darby (1800–1882), and few theologians’ reputations depend so little on…
Read MoreI Feel Called to Missions. What Next?
As a pastor and missions leader, I’ve heard the question many times: “I feel called to missions. What should I…
Read MoreThe Good News of Scary Jesus
In the VeggieTales episode “Where’s God When I’m S-Scared?” Junior Asparagus frets after watching the horrific Frankencelery on TV. As…
Read MoreWhat It’s like to Preach in the Wilderness
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” (Mark 1:3)…
Read MoreQuality Christian Music: 15 Artists to Watch
Every summer, I compile a list of quality Christian artists who I think should be on your radar (and playlists)…
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