The Breastplate of Righteousness: 3 Ways Righteousness Guards Our Hearts
In describing spiritual “armor” which protect followers of Jesus, the apostle Paul includes the “breastplate of righteousness.” But what is it about righteousness that protects us? How does righteousness, as […]
Hope: The Best of Things
How would we define hope? Hope is defined as the following: Cherishing a desire with anticipation. To want something to happen or be true. To desire with expectation of obtainment […]
Do You Want to Make Disciples? First, Be One.
I was shocked when he said it…maybe even a little offended. I was sitting in a room listening to Curtis Sergeant deliver one of his workshops (which I highly recommend). […]
A Year of Fear & Formation
“We also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint….” (Rom. 5:3-5) I was outside […]
Confronting Bad Plot Summaries
Have you read any of the “bad plot summaries” that are going around the internet? For example, here’s a bad plot summary of the Lord of the Rings movies: “Group […]
What Is the Shema in the Bible?
What is the Shema in the Bible? In the Old Testament, the Shema was a confession of exclusive faithful obedience to Yahweh that would be passed on for generations to […]
Is Jesus God? A Narrative Journey into the Evidence
Is Jesus God? Based on what Jesus claimed about himself, what Jesus did to back up his claims, and what both his Old Testament predecessors and New Testament contemporaries said […]
RENEW.org: What Do We Do?
At RENEW.org, we renew the teachings of Jesus to fuel disciple making. Here are 6 ways we do that.