The Shame of HistoryThe Shame of History
How do you feel when you read about the 10-12 million African souls who were sold through the transatlantic slave trade? And what are your feelings on the 4,743 lynchings that took place in
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What is Cultural Christianity and What are the Dangers?What is Cultural Christianity and What are the Dangers?
What is cultural Christianity and what are the dangers? A cultural Christian is someone who identifies as a Christian, but whose religious ideas and practices come more from popular culture
Why We Misunderstand Christian LeadershipWhy We Misunderstand Christian Leadership
Modern Christians talk a lot about leadership. We use the Bible to teach leadership principles and leadership skills. Books, podcasts, websites, and conferences are all devoted to Christian leadership. So,
Is Preaching the Gospel Enough to Defeat Racism?Is Preaching the Gospel Enough to Defeat Racism?
here has been some great discussion recently about whether or not “just preaching the Gospel” is enough to address the issue of racism. Some say it isn’t enough to preach
How to Recognize Today’s False ProphetsHow to Recognize Today’s False Prophets
Certainly charlatan preachers and so-called “faith healers,” who cheat, steal, and fool people in the name of God should be called “false prophets.” But perhaps they’re not the only false
Individualism and Collectivism: How the Gospel Challenges BothIndividualism and Collectivism: How the Gospel Challenges Both
Whether it is debates about same sex marriage, abortion, welfare, pandemic lockdowns, or social justice, Christians often find themselves right in the middle of a culture war. It can often
5 Paradoxes that Shape Christian Life5 Paradoxes that Shape Christian Life
A paradox is something that seems contradictory, but further consideration reveals harmony rather than contradiction. A paradox naturally has tension, two ideas pulling in different directions or two ideas counter-balancing
3 Problems with Christian Defeatism3 Problems with Christian Defeatism
Christian defeatism responds to issues like racism, injustice, and poverty with statements like, “This will always be a problem. It will never be solved. So, why keep talking about it?”
Whatever Happened to Christians Having a Reputation for Being Reasonable?Whatever Happened to Christians Having a Reputation for Being Reasonable?
I’ve been struggling with how to say these things for some time now. I have intentionally refrained from writing much this year, because there has just been so much noise
Do Not Presume to Have the Authority of Jesus When Rebuking OthersDo Not Presume to Have the Authority of Jesus When Rebuking Others
As followers of Jesus, we believe we must not only follow his instructions, but also follow his example. The New Testament teaches us to be kind, patient, and gentle. It