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Theology

Jesus & Cultural Relativism

We live in a cultural time when being "educated" is synonymous with being agnostic, a time when people promote prejudice and bias about things of…
Theology

The Balance Between the Spiritual & Physical World

Twice a month we have a kids club in our neighborhood. As the main teacher, I get to interact with the kids and sharpen my…
Theology

Critiquing Cessationism: The Gifts of the Spirit & the Church Today

In my last post in this series, I tried to offer a valid explanation of cessationism along with the primary points commonly held in support…
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
Theology
The “Good People” Myth
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Theology
Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners
Culture

Amanda Berry Smith

Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915): In today’s podcast we will be telling the fascinating story of Amanda Berry Smith, a woman born into slavery in Maryland…
Christian Living

Contentment In The Midst Of Quarantine – Part 1

How can followers of Jesus practice contentment while living in this discouraging moment of COVID-19? Aaron and Brian discuss the vices of discontentment and comparison…
Culture

Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx

Why are those who preach that “religion is the opiate of the masses,” are now pushing for legalizing marijuana? Maybe they see opiates for the…
Culture
“There’s Gotta Be More Than This…”- Tom Brady
Culture
Subversive Radicalism: Response to the London Attack
Culture
To Kill A Mockingbird and the Hope of Racial Reconciliation
Culture
The Link: Church Finder, The Most Diverse Movement in History, Can We Really Trust the Gospels and More
Culture
Is the Church a Victim of Success, Deconstruction Stories, the Gospel in All Scripture & More
Culture
Response Versus Reaction to the Las Vegas Shooting
Gospel

Church Planting Like Skateboarding

In the Protestant West, we’ve come to see church planting as a mainstream activity for Christians. But I wonder. As we enter an area with…
Gospel

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel

Friends Not Foes

  Treat those on Christ’s side as friends not foes, For he who is not against us is on our side. Mark 9:40   We…
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Gospel
Despising the Shame
Culture
Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting
Culture

Why Jordan Peterson Matters

I have watched, somewhat in awe, over the last couple of years the rise of Jordan Peterson on YouTube, through podcasts and other media formats…
Articles

Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Evangelist

On this special miniseries of “Things That Matter”, Pastors Richard Cimino, Brian Brodersen and John Hwang have been discussing topics on Pastoral Ministry. As a…
Ministry & Leadership

An Open Letter to Pastors and Ministry Leaders: Pastoring Contrasted with Being a Missionary

An open letter to Senior Pastors and church leaders about missionaries: "Brethren, As a former missionary, church planter and pastor, I’d like to provoke you…
Ministry & Leadership
The Secret to Maintaining Vision at Every Step of Life’s Journey
Ministry & Leadership
Preaching Is an Act of Persuasion
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Ministry & Leadership
Planting a Church: 5 Keys to Help You Succeed
Discipleship
Take Courage: A Meditation on Acts 23:11
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: What is Gospel-Centered Preaching?
Christian Living

A Time of Lament

We find ourselves living at a time of great fear, sorrow and disappointment. Many of us are faced with dilemmas that we never expected, like…
Discipleship

When The Path Leads Through Pain

“My back is covered with cuts, as if a farmer had plowed long furrows” - (Psalm 129:3 NLT)“Be kind. Everyone you meet is carrying a…
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3

Editor’s Note: This is the third article in the Power and Role of Just One Color series. Click here to read the first article, published…
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Christian Living

Why Christians Should Enjoy Life

I'm running to catch my train. It's like a sauna in here - Humid, feverish temperatures attract Subway Mosquitoes, and the smells of Doir perfume…
Christian Living

How Can I Understand Sacrifice in a Self-Promoting World?

In the world we live in today, fame is no longer confined to places like Hollywood; the flicker of fame resides in the heart of…
Christian Living

How Placing Others First Brings Rest

My husband and I were all settled in our seats as our plane was boarding for a flight to Houston. Believe it or not, we…
Christian Living
Washing Feet and Loving Others
Christian Living
Florence Nightingale Part 2
Christian Living
Blessing & Humility from Psalm 1
Christian Living
Has a Piece of Sin Latched Onto You?
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3