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How 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 prophets in our society. Perhaps many of our false prophets … Continue reading
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Individualism 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 be confusing and frustrating when others don’t see things the … Continue reading
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5 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 one another. When we encounter a paradox, our first inclination … Continue reading
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3 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?” Whenever issues of sin and brokenness arise, you will likely … Continue reading
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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 and I didn’t want to add to that noise. But … Continue reading
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Do 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 teaches us to turn the other cheek and bless those … Continue reading
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What is a Soul? Is “Soul” Different than “Spirit”? – Bible Words
Christians use the word “soul” a lot. We talk about the eternal destiny of the soul. We talk about Jesus coming to save our soul. But what does the word “soul” actually mean? Is “soul” synonymous with “spirit”? When we … Continue reading
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3 Important Things for Christians to Remember During this Pandemic
by Wes | Mar 25, 2020 | Christian Living Like all of you, I have been trying to adjust to a new normal. Coronavirus, social distancing, shelter-in-place, flattening the curve, and online worship have all become household terms overnight and our world seems very different … Continue reading
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Questions About Death: Where Do We Go and Is Cremation Wrong?
by Wes | Apr 20, 2020 | Podcast
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation: What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
by Wes | May 4, 2020 | Podcast
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