Did you choose God or did God choose you? At the core of the conversation about divine election lies the answer to that question. No, the entire debate cannot be simplified that far, but the entire debate does have a watershed dividing point. The answer to that question determines which side of that watershed a […]
“He has anger issues.” “She has no filter, when she gets passionate about something, the words just come out.” The language of anger permeates American culture. Look around at any talk show, news program, or political rally, and it seems like anger is the order of the day. Oddly enough, what is accepted as perfectly
What’s At the Heart of Your Anger? Read More »
Life can be hard. Full stop. And yet Christians should be known for their joy and peace, no matter the external circumstances. How does that work? Ray Ortland seeks to tackle that challenge in his recent book, Good News at Rock Bottom: Finding God When the Pain Goes Deep and Hope Seems Lost. By using
Where is God When Life is Hard? Read More »
Kevin DeYoung has been one of my favorite go-to authors for years. His conservative theology, deep understanding, and winsome communication style make him accessible to just about any reading level while giving him the ability to interact at some of the deepest levels of theological discussion. In his newest work, Daily Doctrine, DeYoung tries something
A Different Type of Devotional Read More »
There has been a pattern within “big Eva” of celebrity-type pastors imploding due to a variety of issues (immorality, financial impropriety, just being an overall jerk, etc). To be fair, this is not a trend exclusive to the churches that practice a corporate model of leadership (many of us were deeply saddened by Steven Lawson
Pastor, What Kind of Leader are You? Read More »
