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).
A few weeks ago I sat down with a long-time family friend and casual mentor of mine, Merle Burkholder, to discuss men taking responsibility for their own sexuality.
In this article, we’re going to delve into fifteen questions we might have as we consider Jesus and his significance to the over-arching story of God’s divine message.
In this podcast, I sat down with Trudy and talked with her about how the church can best care for its victims.
On this podcast, we’re going to have conversations about those things that sometimes feel too messy to talk about. We’re going to lay “on the table” all the cards as we journey through the difficult parts of walking with Jesus or loving others.
The Bible doesn’t attempt to give every detail about life; but rather, it tells us a story. It tells us the story of God and the kingdom he has formed. It tells us the story of humanity and our deep brokenness and need for his redemption. Most importantly, it tells us the story of Jesus: the intersection of God and man. Hidden throughout all these stories of depravity are signs of the Messiah to come.
God didn’t switch from being a God of requirements to being a God of grace. He’s been a God of grace all along. In this article, we take a closer look at this, beginning in Genesis 15.
Andrew Walls says, “theology is occasional and local character.” Meaning, our theological explanations get developed in specific locations based on specific occasions. What were the basic doctrines of the Anabaptist tradition and how should we understand them today in light of their original contexts?
Act 3 in God’s divine play of life is Redemption Initiated. This Act deals with God choosing Israel and the covenant relationship he makes with them.
There is a deep stirring among many today who have grown up in conservative Anabaptist churches. I write this series to help us, at least in some small way, sort through things we’re wrestling with. In my last article, I wrote about everything I love in the Anabaptist tradition. In this article, I’m going to share things that frustrate me.
Most people who struggle with their Anabaptist upbringing aren’t actually struggling with Anabaptism. They’re struggling with their church’s expression of Anabaptism. Here are seven more positives I love about the Anabaptist tradition that are not as clearly a part of other church traditions:
The main thing people tell me is that I put to words what they feel. I’m grateful people are finding voice for their unspoken questions about church and faith. But I’ve noticed an increase of people leaving the values of their conservative Anabaptist tradition. Here’s the introduction of a letter to my generation where I wrestle through the current shifting in values.
When you have friends or family making drastic changes and you feel panic or want to change with them, before doing or saying anything, remember that you aren’t saved by your right theology or lifestyle—you are saved by the grace of Christ. You aren’t even saved by your belief in being saved by grace—you are saved by the grace of Christ.
Author Asher Witmer knows what it’s like to want freedom from sexual sin only to continually fail. We’re often told we need more personal discipline, that we need to think godly things instead of fleshly things.
What if I told you that discipline won’t solve your problem with lust?
Our male sexuality is given by God for advancing beauty and goodness. But somewhere along the line it becomes something that causes devastation and guilt. The good news is we don’t have to live with guilt. In Live Free, Asher Witmer shows us how we can find freedom from sexual sin, live with nothing to hide, and be able to fight for others.
