Remembering Postman In 1985, Neil Postman published his seminal book on technology and cultural analysis, Amusing Ourselves to Death. The big idea of Postman’s work is that technology—particularly the television—was […]
You likely already know that the Bible has much to say about strength. Perhaps you think about Samson in Judges 13-16, whose strength was in his hair because of a […]
Theology has consequences. What we believe about Jesus will always show up in how we live. Our theology shapes our anxiety, our purpose, our priorities, our relationships, and our mission. […]
Jesus Christ is one of the most talked-about—and argued over—figures in all of religious history. Both Christianity and Islam respect Him, but they tell very different stories about who He […]
If you ever find yourself in Rome, wander about a half mile northeast from the Colosseum along the Via De Fori Imperiali, and you will find yourself about a stone’s […]
The best way to frame up our discussion of God’s sovereignty is to ask this question: Are there things that happen in the world that are contrary to the will […]
“Hey, we’re supporting a missionary. How can we help? What are ways that we could support you?” I love that over the 18 years I’ve been living cross-culturally, so many […]
What does it mean to call Jesus “Christ,” and what difference does it make to answer that question correctly? That question is what lies at the heart of a new […]
In a span of thirty-five years that Congress spent six trillion taxpayer dollars in a failed attempt to upgrade American economic life, an astonishing decline occurred in our social life. […]
We say we want people to follow Jesus. But are our lives actually making them want Him? “You can guide a horse to a well, but you can’t force it […]
On Good Friday in 2009, I went for a run on the local greenway in Murfreesboro, Tennessee—my hometown. There were tornado watches that day, but in Murfreesboro tornado watches are […]
For the past several decades, church planting has arguably been one of the great success stories of the North American church. Entire networks have been built, leaders trained, funding pipelines […]
