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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.
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.
The Living and Active Word: Guarding Against Subjective Interpretation
The Living and Active Word: Guarding Against Subjective Interpretation The Bible declares in Hebrews 4:12 (NASB 1995), "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing [...]
Cultivating a Love for Church in the Next Generation: Why Waiting for Them to Want to Go Isn’t the Answer
Parents often express a heartfelt desire: "I just want my teen to want to go to church." In an attempt to foster genuine interest, many adopt a hands-off approach, hoping that if they don’t [...]
Stop “Low Power Mode” Christianity
Stop "Low Power Mode" Christianity Most smart phones have a feature that recommends enabling Low Power Mode once a certain battery percentage has been met (usually at 20%, and then again at 10%). Low [...]
Gospel Conversations, Not Just Methods
Gospel Conversations, Not Just Methods When sharing the Gospel are people perceiving us like salesmen? Is there a way to share the Gospel that is conversational? In my most recent trip to Mexico, God [...]
Depending on The Holy Spirit: A Mission Trip to Remember
I just had the most wonderful experience with a group of 12 young adults in Guadalajara, Mexico. We had over 150 gospel conversations in the span of a week, and one out of every [...]
Hard Times, Historic Times: Responding to the SBC Scandal
If you haven’t heard, there’s been tons of negative publicity surrounding the SBC these last couple of days. Sexual harassment dating back years kept getting brushed under the rug and suddenly it’s all out [...]
Youth Pastor, Youth Leader – Pay Close Attention to Yourself
So many headaches and heartbreaks can be avoided by actually doing what God instructs. What are you consuming? Realize that what you are consuming will affect the way you think, and the way that you will interact with people.
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