"Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valley."
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Understanding John 1:51: Jesus as Our Connection to Heaven
"And he said to him, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.'" John 1: 51 Context The Gospel of John opens with a grand, cosmic prologue that introduces Jesus as the Word who was with God in the … Continue reading Understanding John 1:51: Jesus as Our Connection to Heaven
Go, And Be Fed
The relationship between pastors and their congregation is mutual; while pastors are responsible for feeding their flock, the congregation must actively seek spiritual nourishment. Immature faith often rejects essential practices like prayer and preaching. Attending church is not merely an obligation, but an opportunity for growth and fulfillment in faith.
The Billy Graham Crusades Were Good, Right?
The Christian life was never meant to be an exclusively personal experience.
Winnowing Isn’t Winning
There are steps that we could and should take when we see the withering and wilting shoots of "exvangelicalism" littering the landscape of Christendom.
Our Need for the Church is Often the Highest When Life is Good.
I never receive texts from people asking me to join them in thanking God that they traveled safely to the beach and back. For some reason, we often struggle to list the ways God has provided for us, but excel in bringing our requests.
One remedy for “Deconstructing”
I have never had a student who was on the fringe or too involved in other extracurriculars to be at church, call me to discuss their doubts.
SCADS
Be wary of believing the myth of being dependent on God in your daily walk while neglecting to worship with the body of Christ.
Sweaty Toddlers are Cute—Sweaty Teens Need a Shower.
In its infancy, societal sin is consistently and dangerously underestimated.
A Brief Plea for Sunday School
"As Sunday School is slowly replaced with small groups, this vital element of the Christian "faith-diet" has been phased out. The hour of biblical knowledge growth isn't being replaced with something equal."
Weston Blaha 