I tend to be slow to respond to cultural crises, not because I lack an opinion, but because I often lack clarity. And when a professing Christian—be that a pastor, deacon, politician, military, or "ordinary" citizen—makes accusations, comparisons, or arguments from a position which lacks clarity, the result often causes more damage than healing. False … Continue reading Straw Men Are Great Kindling For House Fires
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A Call For Discernment
A generation of Christians raised on devotionals, soundbites, and inspirational slogans often lacks the grounding in the whole counsel of God necessary to discern truth from half-truth.
The Prodigal Son: Coming Home to the Father’s Joy–Part 3
We’ve taken two steps through the parable of the prodigal son: Part 1 showed that this is not just a generic salvation story. It’s Israel’s story. The prodigal represents wayward covenant members—the “sinners and tax collectors” who had squandered their inheritance. The older brother represents the Pharisees, angry at God’s mercy. The father represents God Himself, … Continue reading The Prodigal Son: Coming Home to the Father’s Joy–Part 3
The Prodigal Son and Calvinism: Not A Foil, but A Friend (Part 2)
This post is a continuation of thought from a previous post "The Prodigal Son: It's Not About You (Or Me)--Part 1." In Part 1, we explored how the parable of the prodigal son is not just a generic salvation story but a covenant drama. The prodigal represents Israel’s “tax collectors and sinners” (Jews) returning to … Continue reading The Prodigal Son and Calvinism: Not A Foil, but A Friend (Part 2)
The Prodigal Son: It’s Not About You (Or Me)—Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3-part blog mini-series. When most Christians hear the parable of the prodigal son, they hear a salvation story. A sinner “runs away from God,” squanders his life, hits rock bottom, and finally comes home. The father runs to meet him, embraces him, and restores him. It’s a moving picture … Continue reading The Prodigal Son: It’s Not About You (Or Me)—Part 1
Sabbath As Rebellion
Ponder this overlooked theological truth: When we stop, we resist.
Jericho Fell, The Temple Fell: God’s Plan for the Nations
Jericho fell so the Seed of promise might be sown. The Temple fell so that Christ’s harvest might be won.
Why Is Saul Naked in 1 Samuel 19?
If we want to know why Saul is naked in 1 Samuel 19, we have to first figure out why Jonathan is naked in 1 Samuel 18.
A Pitch for Fast Change in Church Revitalization
You can honor history without clinging to the past. But too often, churches get this formula skewed.
The American Eyes Are Tunnel Visioned
Where is the urgency for the actual body of Christ?
Weston Blaha 