Mirage #1: I Want God to Love Me by Affirming My Decisions
I Want God to Love Me and Divine Correction When Scripture corrects sin, it’s loving guidance aimed at our long-term good, not instant affirmation of every choice. Daniel McCoy’s dissertation […]
Do I Love People? Honestly?
Love People with Biblical Integrity Scripture grounds love in Mark 12:31, 1 Corinthians 13, and 1 John 4:19, moving believers from judgment to empathy shaped by God’s character. Through prayer […]
Sharpening Our Focus on the Great Commission
Great Commission and the Church’s Discipling Mission As Jesus frames it, discipling is the main command of the Great Commission, with going, baptizing, and teaching describing how the church carries […]
Fruitfulness in God’s Kingdom Takes This Uncomfortable Step
Fruitfulness in God’s Kingdom and the Pain of Pruning Carefully cultivated blackberries illustrate how intentional, repeated pruning leads to a far greater harvest than wild, unmanaged growth. Through John 15, […]
Bible Interpretation Is Closer Than You Think – Q&A with Orpheus J. Heyward
Bible Interpretation and Everyday Reading Skills Most of us already lean on context when we read texts and emails, and that same instinct helps us avoid pulling Bible verses out […]
The Equality Act: The Background, Battle, and Our Beliefs
Equality Act and Religious Liberty in Today’s Culture Sweeping federal protections for sexual orientation and gender identity would reach nearly every public space, reshaping how schools, businesses, and ministries operate. […]
The Truth Is Better Than My Truth (Because It’s True!)
My Truth — Anchoring in Jesus and Scripture Postmodern claims make truth a personal construct, but Scripture warns the heart deceives (Jeremiah 17:9) and defiles (Mark 7:21–23). Jesus declares, “I […]
Want to Do Something Eternal? Do Kids Ministry.
Kids Ministry — Building Lifelong Disciples Before adulthood, many choose to follow Jesus; intentional teaching at church and home plants convictions that endure. Parents who prioritize gathering and partner with […]