In this excerpt from the recently released The Unwavering Pastor, author Jonathan K. Dodson reminds us that modern objections to Christianity need pastoral apologetics, that is, flesh-and-blood leaders who carefully consider the issues with the character of Christ.

In this excerpt from Digital Dominion, author Jeff Mingee reminds us that a Christian answer to our technology woes might not be abandonment, but dominion.

Right before the Israelites were to enter the land of promise, Moses reminded the Israelites to keep their souls diligently, lest they “forget the things that your eyes have seen.” This same admonition applies to Christians.

In our suffering we often want to hear God’s voice say, “Fear not, for I will fix it and make it go away.” Instead, he offers something infinitely more precious: himself.

While beating us up for how awful we believe we are, self-hate also whispers to us that if we tried just a smidge harder, we could find the strength to obey on our own. But we can’t.

My finite abilities have prodded me toward the infinite, eternal God who alone can heal my grumbling and despairing heart. Only when I am weak, will Christ make me strong.

Our more recent experiences with our adult child with Down Syndrome have opened my eyes to the realization that people with disabilities in our congregations are not just objects of ministry. They are gifted just like the rest of us.

Self-reliant Christianity is a dead end. It will lead to eternal, spiritual death.

I had viral meningitis over thirty-three years ago, and it left me with constant head pain, always at least 6.5 on a scale of 10. That’s given me lots of time to reflect on the purpose of pain.

I love you, Women’s ministry, and care about you so much that I want you to be the best that you can be.

Each day we wake up, our bodies walk toward death. Only in Christ can this not be crushing.

What resources of the heart might enable us to forgive those who have sinned against us? We need to know because forgiveness, we’re told in Scripture, is mandatory for a Christian.