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.
Tag: 2019
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.
Why Everyone Deserves Clarity Now
Everyone deserves to live with clarity because God did not intend for us to live in confusion. He intended for us to live in peace.
Unfeigned Christianity, Episode 003: Stop Blaming Women! A Conversation with Merle Burkholder on Sexual Sin
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.
Why Is the Story of Jesus “Good News”?
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.
Want to Help Give Inner-city Families the Education They Deserve?
Don’t sit passively by pointing fingers at the problem in America. Become a part of the solution by donating today and helping to give inner-city families the education they deserve.
Unfeigned Christianity, Episode 002: A Conversation with Trudy Metzger about Sexual Abuse
In this podcast, I sat down with Trudy and talked with her about how the church can best care for its victims.
Unfeigned Christianity, Episode 001: Why We’ve Got to Have Risky Conversations about Faith
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.
Finding Jesus in an Ugly Israel
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.
A Holy God Pursues a Sinful People
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.
An Evaluation of the Basic Doctrines of the Anabaptist Tradition
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?
How Should We Understand the Old Testament?
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.