The Kind of Church Exiles Need
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us…
Read MoreHow Tech Tempts Us to ‘Play God’ with Birth and Death
The beginning and ending of a life are the most sacred moments in existence. They’re mysterious miracles. God’s domain. A…
Read MoreWhen There’s a Bully in the Pulpit
While Scripture calls Christian leaders to be gentle, kind shepherds, there continue to be cases of pastors who dominate their…
Read MoreThink We Can’t Legislate Morality? Think Again.
“Most laws of any consequence arise from a moral vision and reflect the moral judgment of the lawmaker,” according to…
Read MoreWhere Loss Leads: Why Grieving People Need a Theology of Giving
“Where do they go?” the young woman asked as she stared at the coal-black eyes of a dead horse lying…
Read MoreCalifornia LGBT+ Law Builds ‘Wall of Secrecy’ Between Parents and Kids
While most of America’s attention this week has been focused on major national political headlines, a newly enshrined law in…
Read MoreWhen You Can’t Forgive Yourself After an Abortion
Every time I share my abortion story, people reach out to share theirs, often echoing a similar refrain: “I know…
Read MoreTransformation and Holiness: 1 John 2:28–3:24
Don Carson teaches on 1 John 2:28–3:24, which centers on Christlike love, obedience, and transformation. Carson reflects on the depth…
Read MoreThe Gift of Prison Ministry
One of the first people I met while visiting Alabama prisons was Robert, a kind man with a wide, easy…
Read MoreWhat Marilynne Robinson Sees and Misses in Genesis
The characters in Marilynne Robinson’s novels often wrestle with the Bible. Each one’s knowledge of Scripture and theology has a…
Read MoreWhat My All-Star MLB Pitcher Dad Taught Me About Godly Competition
It was a hot summer evening and getting hotter as I worked up a sweat, trying in vain to get…
Read MoreLausanne at 50: Effective Mission Still Depends on Right Theology
Fifty years ago this week, the Palais de Beaulieu in Lausanne, Switzerland, hosted the First International Congress on World Evangelization…
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