How do I handle events outside of my control? This is a question I honestly have given much extended thought. I was taught that “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul” (Invictus by Henley). Taught that I had the power to change the…

God’s people must be rooted in their place, to act as agents of the Kingdom — “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says to all those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in…

God is working, through human loyal-love, to bring about his upside-down kingdom. — As we read the story of Scripture, we encounter a story much like our own — full of success and failures, full of joy and grief, full of celebration and despair. Unfortunately, in many spaces, we have been trained to read the Scripture through a very flat lens that looks…

So, what is the mind, really? — So, when you hear the mind, what do you think of? I have never met anyone on the streets that would point somewhere other than the brain in your skull. And, no doubt, the head brain is part of the mind — but, is the mind more? Recently, I worked…

Knowing about sin that harms others and failing to restrain it leads to generational damage. — Willow Creek Investigation: Allegations Against Bill Hybels Are Credible: Independent Advisory Group releases report backing claims of pastor’s “sexually inappropriate words and actions.” SBC Task Force Asks for ‘Ministry Check’ Website, Other Reforms to Stop Sexual Abuse Bombshell ‘Hillsong’ doc details sex scandals that battered celeb megachurch

“The Day of the Lord” can either be positive or negative depending on what side of history you are on. — Unfortunately, many who claim to follow Jesus and boast about being “Bible-believing” Christians do not live a life of justice, righteousness, and love of neighbor. And sadly, the people of God have fallen to this pattern before — and God sent the prophets. Amos was one of those prophets. Amos…

The Christian life must recognize this deep connection between true worship and right ethical actions in the world. They cannot be separated. — Unfortunately, many who claim to follow Jesus and boast about being “Bible-believing” Christians do not live a life of justice, righteousness, and love of neighbor. And sadly, the people of God have fallen to this pattern before — and God sent the prophets. Amos was one of those prophets.

True Worship of the living God should always lead to a life of justice, righteousness, and love of neighbor. — Unfortunately, many who claim to follow Jesus and boast about being “Bible-believing” Christians do not live a life of justice, righteousness, and love of neighbor. And sadly, the people of God have fallen to this pattern before — and God sent the prophets. Amos was one of those prophets.

Hope in the midst of suffering — “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you…