Letting Jesus Define Our Terms
Words and their meanings matter. When it comes to words like “disciple,” “discipleship,” and “kingdom,” we need to let Jesus define the terms. When we redefine them, these words lose […]
Peter on Water: The Lesson Is Bigger Than We Think
You have probably read the story of Peter on water walking toward Jesus. But what’s really going on in this story? And is there a bigger takeaway than simply that […]
Faith Didn’t Heal My Daughter: A Deconstruction Story (Part 1: Jesus, My Best Friend)
I don’t remember a time when I was not a believer. My earliest memories involve singing to Jesus as a very small child–maybe 3 years old. Mom or Dad would […]
Should a Christian Celebrate Halloween? Two Bible Stories.
Should a Christian celebrate Halloween? It’s interesting that you’ll find solid, Bible-believing Christians on both sides of the question. Some Christians will emphasize the pagan influences feeding into how Halloween […]
What Is a Disciple?
What is a disciple? A disciple is someone who is following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, and is committed to the mission of Jesus. The football coach Vince Lombardi (whose […]
Sermon on the Mount: How to Cut Off Your Hand
The problem with most Christian discussions of sexual ethics is that they’re usually heavy on the “why” and light on the “how to.” But in Matthew 5:29-30, Jesus is pretty […]
Learning to Pray: Ask (Part 3 of P.R.A.Y.)
Prayer is more challenging than we’d like to admit. At its most basic elements, prayer is having a conversation with God. Sounds easy enough. But what if you don’t know […]
5 Types of Miracles
*Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Truth About God: What Can We Know and How Can We Know It? Not all miracles are alike.[1] So what are the […]
