A Meditation on Ephesians 4:29
Before launching into this post, I need to acknowledge that I struggle with my words. In my writings, I wrestle publicly with ideas in the hopes of arriving at some […]
10 Tools for Biblical Interpretation
Biblical interpretation is a virtual science these days. Many PhDs are granted each year in this impressive academic discipline. Scholars study genre—looking at forms, styles, and particular audiences. They look […]
Addiction: Understanding the Brain and Neuroplasticity
What is our answer as Christians to the problem of addiction? Before I even attempt to provide an answer, I find it very helpful to start with providing a solid […]
Church Elders & Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare is real. As Resources Director for e2 effective elders, I get to help field questions from church elders. Besides “where do we find new elders” and “what’s elder […]
Making Disciples in My Circles of Concern
If we plan on discipling people into a relationship with Christ, it is probably best that we look first at people nearby. I like to identify people in terms of […]
Review of Andrew Rillera’s ‘Lamb of the Free’
The aim of Lamb of the Free (Cascade Books, 2024) is to argue against penal substitutionary atonement (PSA). This shouldn’t surprise anyone. It has become in vogue to question or […]
What Does It Mean to Be ‘Above Reproach’?
Have you seen the movie Hoodwinked? It’s an animated movie in which the story of Little Red Riding Hood is told from four different-but-complementary perspectives. (If the hour is late […]
So You Want to Be a Shepherd?
Be a Joiner, a Team Player, and a Collaborator This is a team; not a competition among individuals. Most of the best ideas won’t come from you, and that’s probably […]