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The Beauty of the World: A Fingerprint of God?
The cherry blossoms are out. Every spring, crowds gather around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to take in the fleeting wonder of pale pink petals drifting against a deep […]
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Living For God’s Glory: Lessons from I Peter 4:7-11 (KJV)
The apostle Peter wrote his first letter to Christians living in a world that didn’t understand them, and often opposed them. These early believers in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) were […]
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God is in Control–Never Doubt That!
Earlier this week, I read a provocative piece from John Pavlovitz, a former youth pastor turned progressive writer. That piece, “No, Christians, God is Not in Control” essentially argues that […]
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How to Share Your Faith Without Alienating Your Family or Losing Your Friends
Let’s face it—sharing your faith can feel awkward. Many Christians today feel caught between the biblical call to share the good news of Jesus Christ and the very real fear […]
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Did Jesus Die For Our Sins? A Look at the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement
Some truths are uncomfortable. Some Christian doctrines confront us with realities we’d rather not face. The substitutionary atonement of Christ is one of them. Simply put, substitutionary atonement is the […]
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Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?
Few topics in Christian theology generate as much discussion as baptism and salvation. Some churches teach that baptism is necessary for salvation, while others (like Olney Baptist Church) say it […]
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The Incredible Reach and Legacy of John 3:16
On Sunday, March 16, I will join with thousands of other pastors in preaching the most famous verse in the Bible. Few verses in the Bible have left as profound […]
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How to Take Your Thoughts Captive
Nearly twenty years ago, I went to prison. How’s that for an opening? 🙂 I hope I have your attention, but I promise it’s not click-bait. I really did go […]
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Should Your Church Be Judged by Its Sermons on Current Events? A Response to John Pavovlitz
Should churches speak out on what’s happening in the news? If so, how often? And who decides? These questions have been around for a while and they were evident in […]
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A Leader Without Mercy is a Tragedy
It’s not enough for leaders to be right. Leaders must also be sensitive. Leaders shouldn’t just stand for truth. They should be men and women of mercy. That’s my contention […]
