Calling oneself a “Bible-believing Christian” fails to account for the fact that every belief system, knowingly or unknowingly, arises out of a particular history.
06/02/26
From the very beginning, the community that God was forming was going to be much more inclusive than anyone could have imagined.
06/01/26
There are important historical reasons for making a distinction between ministry and vocation.
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12/17/22
The eternal Word of God became a mortal human being, but not in some far-off heavenly realm. No, He took up residence among us.
12/15/22
If Jesus shows up and you are a sinner, ‘tis more blessed to receive than to give
12/10/22
Matthew makes it abundantly clear that Joseph lacked one thing: Control. He may have been the titular head of his emerging household, but he was clearly not in charge. God was, as God always is.
12/07/22
God is not calling us to “grow up.” He is calling us to dependence.
12/03/22
John the Baptist’s question in our text offers you an opportunity to help your congregation take seriously the doubts experienced by those who live by faith.
12/01/22
It is terribly easy to set up our theology as a buffer against the real coming of the Lord and its consequences.
11/26/22
The Lord is coming, that much is certain. He is coming to reign, not only over the heavens, but also over the members of your congregation.
11/24/22
It all starts with God; and it all ends with God. He is the alpha and omega of giving and generosity.
11/21/22
Help comes for those who cannot help themselves. When we bottom-out and come to the end of ourselves, that is where hope springs.
11/19/22
He cuts into our darkness with words that work like a knife. They awaken us from our routine to a sliver of light. Jesus reigns and He will return.
11/18/22
Who is God really? He is offensive, anarchic by the world’s standards, and far too gracious to people who don’t deserve his time or attention.
11/15/22
We live again, not so that we will now pay our debt, but to proclaim that we live because our debt was paid!
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