Scripture: Hebrews 4
The Salt and Light Factor
Early in his Gospel, Matthew chronicles the peaceful seaside scene of Christ’s first sermon. Spread across…
Sabbath for your Soul
In this episode, Kasey Olander, Shawn Shannon, and Sten-Erik Armitage discuss the beauty of Sabbath and…
Why Preaching Still Matters
When I decided to become a preacher, I imagined myself preaching to an attentive congregation full…
Six Ways Our Identity Impacts Our Involvement with the Lost
After a cancelled flight, an overwhelmed airline agent did her best to rebook a long line…
How Corporate Worship Strengthens Weary Saints
When my church gathers, it appears we have little in common. Our skin colors vary. Our…
Q&A with Dr. J. Lanier Burns: The Priesthood of all Believers and Its Impact on the Church
Sometime between 1517 and 1521, Martin Luther found himself at the center of a growing conflict…
How the Rhythm of Prayer Fine-Tunes Ministry
"God moves people... We’re not afraid to trust God because we know he has our best…
He Will Answer By and By
A story of God's faithfulness in the midst of one very hot summer.
Three Ways the Content of our Prayer Exposes our Theology
When churches introduce the topic of prayer, people often experience anxiety in two areas. They fear…
Learn to Cry: A Theology of Tears
Rev. Vincent Parker, Pastor of Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church, proposes a theology of tears, in…
Insights in Revelation: Messages from a Majestic Savior
Think before answering this question: If Jesus Christ Himself were to show up in your church…
Hurry Up and… Wait
WAITING IS DIFFICULT, ISN’T IT? You drive up to the window at Wendy’s, but a number…
The Word of God: Why I Trust the Bible
The earliest memories from my childhood remind me that I recognized the Bible as a very…