The Adventure of Advent: Day 10 – Who Needs a Savior?
“And Mary said: ‘My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.’” (Luke 1:46) What mission did Jesus come to…
The Adventure of Advent: Day 1 – Wait for It
“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. The vision is for an appointed time, but at…
Comfort Through the Hard Times: Lessons from the Church of Smyrna
Enjoy “A Letter to the Modern Church” by Pilgrim Benham in this series on the seven churches in Revelation. …. The theologian Michael Stipe (the…
Revival Birthed by Radical Prayer
The Church in America is full of people who are quietly, deeply hurting. Many are losing heart as they experience terrifying fears. We know that…
Is Your Life Perishing Because You Have No Vision?
Recently, the hashtag “#goals” has been widely used on social media. If a person is scrolling through Instagram and sees a beautiful couple, they might…
When Everything Falls Into Disorder
While Evangelical Progressives applaud recent cultural changes, those of the Conservative branch are concerned as traditional values are thrown over in favor of the Moral…
The Necessity of Applying the Gospel to My Own Heart
I’ve spent most of my adult life in the city. I like the feel of concrete under my shoes, the convenience of functioning public transportation…
Don’t Stop Crying Out to God
The story of the blind beggar, found in Luke 18 is one that has recently had a powerful impact on my attitude toward prayer. The…
The Gospel in HD: Transformation We Can See
What does the gospel look like in our lives? What happens when we embrace the truth of God’s salvation for us? In the ancient city…
Why The Gospel Is Central
In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It’s easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…