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Reflections on Scripture, theology, discipleship, and the work of ministry. Written to help you understand the Bible and follow Christ with conviction.
The Quiet Crisis: What the Numbers Say About Nominal Christianity in America
Six in ten Americans still call themselves Christian. Gallup says more than half never or rarely attend services. Researchers consistently find that genuine evangelical Christians account for roughly 7–9% of the population. The gap between those numbers is not a rounding error. It is a crisis.
War Is Bad. But Says Who? A Theological Response to Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson says war is bad. He’s right. But his secular worldview cannot explain why, and that gap matters more than he realizes.
Do I Really Need Greek and Hebrew to Teach the Bible Faithfully?
Do pastors and Bible teachers really need Greek and Hebrew to handle Scripture faithfully? This article explores that question with pastoral honesty, arguing that while God has used many faithful men without formal language training, the biblical languages remain a vital tool for those who want to teach the Word with greater precision, humility, and reverence.
When Political Power Tests Christian Faithfulness
There is a version of Christianity spreading in America that has quietly replaced Jesus with political power. Three things happened this Easter weekend that make that visible. This is a call to the church to recover its prophetic voice, and to remember that political preference is not moral immunity.
How Christians Should Respond to War, Fear, and Global Conflict
How Should Christians Respond When the World Goes to War? As we navigate the increasingly chaotic world around us, many of us are forced to slow down and ask ourselves how we can respond as [...]
Advent and The Pastor Who Didn’t Like Christmas
For most of my life, I quietly dreaded Christmas—even as a pastor. A few painful memories shaped the season in ways I didn’t understand, until Advent slowly taught me how to see its beauty again. This is the story of how I went from resisting Christmas to finally receiving it.
Charlie Kirk: A Champion of the Christian Worldview
Few people have had as much political influence as Charlie Kirk. An autodidact as he would say. Kirk certainly was a man who did not believe in the status quo, and believed that it [...]
What Psalm 23 Taught Me About Impostor Syndrome
“What Psalm 23 Taught Me About Impostor Syndrome” We often read Psalm 23 for comfort, but verse 5 recently confronted me in a new way. “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…” What kind of God prepares a table not for the worthy, but for the weary? This post explores what that verse teaches us about God’s character—and how it speaks directly to the quiet battle so many of us face: the feeling that we don’t belong. This isn’t a story about David. It’s a story about the Shepherd who hasn’t changed.
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