The Uninvited Guest (Part 2 of a Series)
In the first part of my meditation on Matthew 7:1-5, I sought to reflect on Jesus’ way of speaking hard truths, noting how His disciples…
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In the first part of my meditation on Matthew 7:1-5, I sought to reflect on Jesus’ way of speaking hard truths, noting how His disciples…
Read articleNo one is like Jesus; no one spoke like Him. Every time I read the Sermon on the Mount, I smile at the vast understatement…
Read articleWe all have our treasures, even pastors — those small things we hold dear. There are memories of seeing the Lord move, lives turned around,…
Read articleMaintaining good relationships is a priority for us in ministry. Our vocation is peculiar in that we work with people, and that gets messy. Like…
Read articleNot too long ago, I remember walking into a cathedral, weaving my way through the crowd to find a cross made of polished gold and…
Read articleOne of the things I love most about hearing from my dad is news about how things are going for him. Although I can’t be…
Read articleI’m finally getting around to reading one of those books I’ve heard quoted by a ton of authors and podcasters, “A Secular Age” by Charles…
Read articleThis summer, I was blessed to attend the Refresh Europe Conference. Over the years, it’s changed, with more time given to friendships and teaching aimed…
Read articleThere’s been much written and discussed in the past few months about antisemitism. On the day I sat down to write this, in the news,…
Read articleOne of the joys of parenthood is taking your kids to the park. I’ve always enjoyed watching children interact with each other and those they…
Read articleEditor’s Note: This year, Pentecost falls on May 19th, which is seven weeks after Easter Sunday. What does it mean to be Spirit-filled? There are…
Read articleIn the everyday moments of city life, I’ve noticed a growing tendency toward individualism and find myself reflecting on the role of Fellowship. Navigating our…
Read articleAs I’ve been teaching through Revelation this year at church, a thought has echoed in my heart: eternity is closer than we might think. By…
Read articleThe Nativity Is Not Naïveté Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays. It’s more than the songs, the city lights, or the food….
Read articleIt was 1924 when the Summer Olympic Games were last held in Paris. The world had yet to feel the weight of the Great Depression…
Read articleThe first time I discovered Chuck Smith’s teaching, my wife and I were on our honeymoon. The pastor mentoring us as a couple invited us…
Read articleMoses is such an incredible person to look at in the scriptures that though I lack commonality with him, I find myself drawn to his…
Read articleBiblical prophecy is quite a massive subject. When looking at all the various interpretations floating around in the evangelical world, one can feel a little…
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