The Joker’s Smile
The Joker’s Smile: Disturbing Delight or Spiritual Danger? The Joker’s Smile isn’t frightening because of makeup, but because it celebrates cruelty without guilt, reflecting evil embraced without remorse. Sin seduces […]
Your Church May Have a Board, But Does It Have True Elders?
Does It Have True Elders? Signs of Essential Church Leadership Not all church boards are biblical elder teams. Jared Johnson explains how spiritually mature elders provide crucial oversight for the […]
A Focused Definition for an Out-of-Focus Church
Out-of-Focus Church and the Call to True Discipleship Out-of-Focus Church highlights the challenge of too many programs distracting from Jesus’ mission to make disciples. Clarity comes when leaders unite ministries […]
The Mission of God: the Long and Short of It
The Mission of God and His Relentless Heart The Mission of God reflects the Triune pursuit of the lost through the stories of the Good Shepherd, the searching woman, and […]
Just What IS the Gospel?
What IS the Gospel in Its Biblical Fullness? The Gospel is often viewed incompletely, like seeing a single rosebush through a dusty window instead of the full, vibrant garden it […]
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable — Faith’s Response News of the shooting lays bare a grievous injustice and nationwide grief. Brandt Jean’s courtroom forgiveness and […]
Choosing Joy with OCD and Messy Children
OCD and Messy Children — Practicing Presence over Perfection Relationships before chores. From Luke 10’s Mary and Martha, Jesus redirects priorities so time with Him and with kids outranks spotless […]
Why Do So Many Ministers Drop Out of Ministry? How We Can Help
Why Do So Many Ministers Drop Out of Ministry — Action the Church Can Take Parents are urged to give their best to God by encouraging gifted sons and daughters […]