Paul's short letter to the church in Galatia packs a punch. He goes after religious leaders who were encroaching on the freedom of believers insisting that their devotion to God was inferior because they didn't follow enough rules. Paul uses harsh language to describe his feelings about this legalistic group (see Galatians 5:12). Reminiscent of Paul's words in 1 Corinthians…...
Read MoreIt's that time of the year in our household, as it is for so many other families, when we attend all the things. We've got spring band concerts, award ceremonies, and, this year, for our twins, we have high school graduation. It's a big deal. At each event, one thing is certain. There will be a lot of clapping. I'm…...
Read MoreHere's Your Worldview Reader with links to articles, essays, reviews, & videos I consider to be interesting or important from a biblical worldview. Join me on the first & third Friday every month as I discuss topics from the post with Carmen LaBerge on My Faith Radio around 7:30AM (EST). ⊕ My Myopic Missions Mindset ⊕ Belonging Vs. Fitting In…...
Read MoreI found the following video extremely helpful on just a practical level. But it has a lot of implications for the Christian life. Are you compromising to fit in, or have you really found a place where you belong? Think about that as you listen to this short clip from Brené Brown. ...
Read MoreThree for the World posts are quick updates you can read in a few minutes to learn more about what God is doing around the world. This week's update is from Habtamu from Ethiopia. He writes: My name is Habtamu Solomon Kebede, and I am currently pursuing my PhD at Asian Theological Seminary in the Philippines. By God’s grace, I…...
Read MoreThis post is a few years in the making. I started doing freelance work with an organization called Scholar Leaders a few years ago. I instantly fell in love with their work. I went full time with them in December of last year. They've forever changed the way I think about what is often called missions. Let me explain. The…...
Read More"Imagine what God could do with me in five years," Jelly says as he recounts his journey. In the following interview Jelly Roll opens about his faith as he talks about his hit song with Brandon Lake. This interview is touching and inspirational on so many levels and is well worth your time to watch. I couldn't help but be…...
Read MoreI don't know of any other show I've watched consistently for two decades. While there have been seasons I've lost interest, I always notice when it's time for Ryan Seacrest to give his now infamous, "This . . . is American Idol." But something different is going on this season. It has to do with God. I think it also…...
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