Mike Pileggi’s Blog
This is where I write about Scripture, theology, ministry, and the Christian life. Some posts are for anyone who wants to understand the Bible more carefully. Others are aimed at pastors, Bible teachers, and ministry leaders. I’m not trying to add to the noise, I simply want to offer something useful and grounded in the Word.
Blessings,
Mike Pileggi
Why a Good Sermon Is Not Always a Faithful One
A sermon can be clear, moving, orthodox, and still fail to be faithful to the passage it is preaching. This article explores the crucial difference between sermon quality and sermon fidelity, calling preachers and listeners alike to greater honesty, restraint, and reverence before the text.
When Mother’s Day Falls on The Lord’s Day: A Pastoral Reflection on Keeping the Lord’s Day Its Own
Mother’s Day brings real pastoral tension when it falls on Sunday. How should churches honor mothers without letting the cultural moment overtake the purpose of gathered worship? This reflection argues that the Lord’s Day belongs first to Christ, while still calling churches to show gratitude, tenderness, and pastoral wisdom toward mothers and those carrying grief.
Why “I Can’t See How That’s Just” Doesn’t Prove God Unjust
A pastoral-theological look at why most atheist objections to difficult biblical passages quietly assume what they need to prove, and why Plantinga's response to the logical problem of evil still cuts to the heart of the matter.
So I recently debated an Atheist, and it didn’t go so well…Here’s Why.
So I recently debated an Atheist, and it didn't go so well...Here's Why. I recently went on a debate on a Channel called Deconstruction Zone, to say that it went poorly is an understatement. [...]
Quoting Scripture Is Not the Same as Teaching Scripture
Using Bible verses is not the same as teaching the Bible faithfully. This post explores the crucial difference between quoting Scripture and being governed by Scripture, calling pastors, teachers, and listeners alike to handle God’s Word with greater honesty, care, and reverence.
If You Don’t Disciple Your Children, Someone Else Will
Someone is shaping your children. The only question worth asking is who. A pastoral case for family discipleship and the simple practice of family worship.
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