ARTICLES
A Life Changed by Preaching
In this excerpt from the recently released Spurgeon the Pastor, author Geoffrey Chang argues that to understand the Prince of Preachers, we must recognize that Spurgeon himself was radically changed by preaching.
When It Seems the Lord Is Sleeping
It’s hard not to wonder “why?” Why doesn’t the Lord act faster? Why wait until the boat starts to flood? Why does he tarry?
How Should Pastors Answer the Question, Is Christianity Good?
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.
How to Use Our Digital Devices
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.
What Your Eyes Have Seen
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.
Hygge in the Long Night of COVID: My Story of Finding Hope in God’s Presence
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.
The Difference Between Repentance and Self-Hate
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.
When God Calls a “Time-Out”
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.
The Indispensable Ministry of Disability
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.
Jesus Wants You to Know You Are Weak
Self-reliant Christianity is a dead end. It will lead to eternal, spiritual death.
My Badge of Weakness
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.
Dear Women’s Ministry
I love you, Women’s ministry, and care about you so much that I want you to be the best that you can be.