The kingdom of God transcends all earthly kingdoms and experiences. It has no borders.
What Is the “Kingdom of God”?
Tag: 2020
An Evaluation of the Church and Its Singles w/ Emily Smucker, Abram Martin, Kimberly Kirtz, and Chris Witmer
Marriage and family is not the ultimate goal in life; oneness with Jesus is. We need each other–including singles–in growing together in oneness with Him.
An Evaluation of Conservative Anabaptist Form of Worship
When you go to church on Sunday mornings, do you come away feeling as though you experienced the presence of God?
What Is the Role of Music Style in the Christian Life? (w/ Corey Steiner)
How does music style play a role in helping us process sorrow, joy, grief, thanksgiving, determination, disappointment, or any emotion we face?
Paul Lamicela on the Importance of Understanding the Storyline of Scripture
When we don’t understand the storyline of scripture, we end up doing “viking exegesis” and miss the beauty and character of God.
When Tension Is High, Here’s How You Can Make the Most of Your Time with Family
There’s nothing like the dinner table to bring out the best and the worst in family. And after a year of tension, some families might be glad COVID-19 restrictions limit gatherings.
5 Reasons Every Church Needs to Talk about Racial Issues (even when they’re not directly affected)
Almost everyone in America is talking about racial issues this year. Are you as a church?
Everyday Disciple-Making, PSA, and Conditional Immortality w/ Eric Miller
We talked about all things making disciples, evangelism, and then a bunch of “Biblical studies stuff” like theories of atonement, the nature of hell and more.
9 Questions Christians Need to Ask When Current Events Make Life Feel Crazy
When current events make life feel crazy, pondering these questions helps us find clarity, peace, and understanding for where God is at and what he’s up to in it all.
Is Mixed Swimming Okay?
Invariably someone asks me, “Is mixed swimming among youth okay?” Here are a few thoughts along with a discussion on the nature of sexual arousal.
Rick Rhodes on Christians and Spiritual Warfare
What is spiritual warfare? Can things we say get us in trouble in the ‘spirit world’? Is it possible for a Christian to be demon possessed?
How to Reclaim Your Sanity After an Insane Year
Part of the reason things have felt so crazy this year is that almost every issue has become partisan, and both parties believe they have the right perspective. Both insist the other is a lying cheat. Truth is, life is too dynamic to fit neatly into binaries.
Sanity isn’t going to come by figuring out which side is right or wrong. It comes by understanding the answers to these fundamental questions.
