Instead of thinking of “making disciples” as an extension to evangelism, we need to understand we called to make disciples and preaching is a small part of that process.
Discipleship as a Way of Evangelism
Spiritual Formation
Articles that address the process of being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ for the glory of God and for the sake of others (II Corinthians 3:17-18).
7 Ways My Perspective Has Changed After Four Semesters of Bible College
We end the year, today, and as I reflect on this past one I can’t help but think about the ways my perspective has changed since starting Bible college several years ago.
An Evaluation of the Anabaptist Doctrine of Nonconformity
Nonconformity shouldn’t be about refusing to wear certain clothes or abstaining from particular foods, activities, or entertainments. It needs to be about continually accepting as reality what God calls good and what God calls evil, and allowing it to shape the way we think about this life.
The Explosion of Politics and Faith in 2019 America
These issues have always been difficult to discuss. But when you add the ability for everyone to build their own platform and convince themselves they have a PhD in all-things-discussed, it becomes a recipe for explosion.
On the Sunday After Black Friday
Black Friday shoppers aren’t the only people who may have taken their eyes off of Jesus.
Jesus Secures the Victory of God’s Kingdom through His Death
Not only does Jesus refuse to fight the Roman government as he liberates his people, but he willingly gives himself as a sacrifice to them. He conquers the powers of this world by absorbing violence in himself.
Episode #005: Does Jesus Love Homosexuals?
In this episode I had the honor of sitting down and chatting with my new friend, Ken Brubacher. He tells his story of discovering as a boy that he was sexually attracted to men, trying to fill a longing for love through sex, and then discovering Jesus for the first time in a casual conversation with a coworker.
Jesus Reveals God’s Kingdom Through His Life
In Jesus declaring the kingdom of God is at hand, we can lay aside our anxiety over sin and our efforts to conquer it on our own strength. There’s no need to fear or worry. God is becoming king again!
Episode #004: Exploring the Political Implications of a Jesus-Centered Theology
After rambling awhile about life and what’s been keeping us busy and sleepless, I introduce the first episode of another podcast I’ve been privileged to be a part of this fall: The Third Way Podcast. On this podcast we explore the political implications of a Jesus-centered theology.
How to Make Clarity Real for You
The best way to understand events that complicate our lives is by getting to know what God has shared with us through Scripture. But, if we’re honest, scripture can be hard for us to understand or to engage at times. I think part of that is because we struggle to know how to read it or what our place is in God’s story.
5 Obstacles to Your Clarity (and ways to overcome them)
In today’s video, I address five obstacles to continued clarity and give five simple ways to overcome them. I share these from first-hand experience–situations my wife and I have recently walked through ourselves. I hope they can be helpful to you as you continue in your journey.
How to Get Clear about God’s Will for Your Life
Do you ever find it difficult to make decisions? Have you ever wondered what God’s will for your life might be? In this video, we wrestle through what it looks like to discover your purpose for life.
