The Spirit Who Unites: How the Holy Spirit Begins the Work of Salvation Last week, we explored the gifts of the Spirit, particularly the “sign gifts” like tongues, prophecy, and healing. We discussed the theological debate...
Every year on Mother’s Day, we reflect on the incredible gift and calling of motherhood. But this year, our Scripture reading may have surprised you: Revelation 12. Yes—that Revelation 12, with the woman clothed in the sun, the red dragon, and...
We didn’t expect it. Stacey and I were visiting our sending church, giving a missions update on a Wednesday evening. As the service closed, the pastor invited people forward to be prayed for—just a time of commissioning and spiritual encouragement...
In this episode, I welcome Dr. Steven Tsoukalas to explore the often-overlooked but critically important topic of Great Gulfism—a pervasive but subtle heresy in modern Christianity that posits a vast, unbiblical separation between God and the...
“The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is to hand over your whole self—all your wishes and precautions—to Christ. But it is far easier than what we are all trying to do instead, … to remain what we call ‘ourselves,’ to keep personal...
We’ve all had those moments we wish we could take back—awkward missteps, painful failures, or betrayals we carry with us long after the moment has passed. One of my most memorable came during my early days in Haiti. I was learning Haitian Creole...
There’s something sacred about gathering together in the middle of a busy week, carving out space for God. You could be home on the patio, enjoying a burger in the spring air—but you’re here. That, in itself, is a sign of spiritual health. Why...
8 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering...
At the center of the Christian faith stands a staggering claim: Jesus Christ, crucified and risen, saves humanity. His death atones for sin; his resurrection conquers death. But there’s an important truth often overlooked—Jesus’s saving work would...
When Christians come to the Lord’s Table, we often hear the words of Jesus: “This is my body, given for you.” But what body do we partake of? Is it Christ’s broken, crucified body—or something more? Theologically, it is crucial to understand...