“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1-2, ESV). One of… Read More ›
Practical/Devotional
What Lent is All About
Many Christians throughout the world who worship in historic branches of the Church participate in a special liturgical season during the forty days leading up to Easter. This forty-day period is known as the season of Lent. Since Easter is… Read More ›
Between Doubt and Dogmatism (A Review and Reflection on Perhaps by Joshua McNall)
I’ve written a lot about the topic of doubt. Whether it’s about “doubting Thomas,” or that verse in James that tells us not to doubt, or wrestling with my own doubts, this is a subject that resonates with me personally…. Read More ›
“Have Mercy on Those Who Doubt”: Does the Twenty-First Century Church Have Room for Doubting Thomas?
Today is the day the church has historically set aside to honor the apostle Thomas. You might recall him by his popular nickname, “Doubting Thomas.” This was the disciple who, after hearing the first report that Jesus had risen from… Read More ›
What Advent Is All About
For many folks in my neck of the woods, the end of Thanksgiving marks the beginning of Christmastime. We put up our decorations, start on our shopping (unless you’re a procrastinator like me), and try our best to avoid having… Read More ›
Letting the Gospel Shape Our Year
In many branches of the Christian tradition, including the one I’m a part of, we follow what’s known as a liturgical calendar. This is a rhythm of seasons throughout the year in which various elements of the Christian faith are… Read More ›
How We Store Up Treasure in Heaven (Matthew 6)
Every time I read Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), it speaks to me in a new way. This latest time around was no different. But while I usually just latch on to a part of the Sermon… Read More ›
The “Noonday Demon”: Why the Sin of Sloth Might Be the Source of Your Struggles
Sin is a tricky thing. We might think we understand what we’re dealing with, but oftentimes the problem we see on the surface is merely the symptom of a deeper, underlying issue. That’s especially the case with sloth (not the… Read More ›
Sermon: “Restored: John Mark”
I had the privilege of getting to preach one of the messages in our church’s summer series this week. It’s been a while since I’ve had the chance to preach a full sermon, so this was really a delight for… Read More ›
A Biblical Prayer for Guidance in Uncertain Times (Psalm 25)
We are living in the midst of uncertain times, and for a lot of us it’s probably easy to feel overwhelmed by all the things that are rapidly developing every day — in the news, on the Internet, and even… Read More ›
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