Many are familiar with this exhortation to pray in 2 Chronicles 7:14-16: “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from…Read More→
There are different ways to cut a pathway through a forest and each can get you through to the other side. So it is with the study of theology. There are several ways to investigate the cosmic scope of biblical…Read More→
It was easy for me, during my ministry of Bible college and seminary teaching, to lament the sad state of preaching in our evangelical churches. I had few parish duties then except to represent the college in various places or…Read More→
In 1 Corinthians 1:23 Paul uses the Greek word skandelon to indicate that the cross is scandalous. But, where is the “scandal” in it? Why would people stumble over the forgiveness of sins, the defeat Satan, a new life, and…Read More→
Not all Christians get along with each other. It’s a shame. We are still too territorial and tribal. It’s not that we are intentionally mean-spirited about it; it’s that we have not tried hard enough to work together. We have…Read More→
I reread a book recently, Deep Church, by Jim Belcher. While he was talking about several things, I put them all in the category of this question: “How can I make my church experience a more connected one?” It’s easy…Read More→