Advent | The Purpose

Advent Week One | Week One The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had … Continue reading Advent | The Purpose

Advent, The Gospel, Theology

Introducing Advent

For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his … Continue reading Introducing Advent

Church and Ministry, Discipleship, Theology

ABIDE: How to Read the Bible

I’m convinced one of the primary reasons Christians don’t read the Bible more, is because they don’t know how to. … Continue reading ABIDE: How to Read the Bible

Leadership, The Gospel, Theology

Things I didn’t learn in Seminary | Part 2: Your Soul Health is more important than your Skill Set

I have the privilege of leading and coaching several young men and women who are pursuing local church ministry. One … Continue reading Things I didn’t learn in Seminary | Part 2: Your Soul Health is more important than your Skill Set

Church and Ministry, Culture, Leadership, Theology

Wisdom Over Cool

5 A wise warrior is better than a strong one,and a man of knowledge than one of strength;6 for you should wage … Continue reading Wisdom Over Cool

The Gospel, Theology

What is Faith?

What does faith look like in everyday life? Solomon helps our imaginations in Proverbs 21:31: “A horse is prepared for … Continue reading What is Faith?

Church and Ministry, Leadership, The Gospel, Theology

Things I didn’t learn in Seminary | Part 1: All the Sadness

I have the privilege of leading and coaching several young men and women who are pursuing local church ministry. One … Continue reading Things I didn’t learn in Seminary | Part 1: All the Sadness

Culture, The Gospel, Theology

Ancient Words for Modern Times

Scholars have no idea who Agur, the author of Proverbs 30 was, but the ancient words he authored speak to … Continue reading Ancient Words for Modern Times

Church and Ministry, The Gospel, Theology

Asking Jesus To Leave

Matthew Chapter 8 is a poignant parable for our time. It captures Jesus in the immediate aftermath of the Sermon … Continue reading Asking Jesus To Leave

Leadership, Theology

Strategies for surviving and thriving in difficult seasons

by Ryan and Laura Barr. I asked my good friends Ryan and Laura, veteran missionaries to the persecuted church in … Continue reading Strategies for surviving and thriving in difficult seasons