Christianity: It’s a Religion (Not Just a Relationship)
You’ve heard the mantra a dozen times: “Christianity is not a religion; it’s a relationship.” This statement is quite wrong. Firstly, because... Read More
The Future of Pro-Abortion Arguments
A recent Wired article fascinated me. It began with the line, “One day, human wombs will no longer be necessary for bearing... Read More
Love Covers Sins
As Peter considers the coming eschatological end of all things, he appeals to his readers to “above all have constant love for... Read More
Free and Informed Choices
Each spring I teach a section in a third-year pastoral course aimed at helping aspiring pastors deal with change and conflict in... Read More
Reviewing Bonhoeffer’s Seminary Vision
I have not engaged substantially in the study of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Most of the celebrity that Bonhoeffer has earned is in the... Read More
Assumptions Affect Interactions
Please allow me to share three anecdotes before making some comments about how our assumptions can affect our interactions. All come from... Read More
Learning from History, not Reacting to It
It’s commonly said that hindsight is 20/20, but that simply isn’t the case. In fairness, most people use it not to claim... Read More
The Evangelistic Power of Biblical Marriage
In 1 Peter 2:11–12, Peter argues that believers should live “good lives among the pagans” with the goal that unbelievers would see... Read More
What Should We Make of the Events at Asbury?
Evaluating the credibility of historical revivals is not a new exercise in the history of the Church. We are made aware that... Read More
The Grumbling Israelites and Us
If you are trying to read through the Bible this year there is a good chance you have recently finished the book... Read More