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Why Christians Can Vote for Flawed Candidates (Without Hypocrisy)
When a public figure posts something foolish, blasphemous, or beneath the dignity of their office, Christians who voted or support that figure in any way often face an immediate accusation: you are a hypocrite. How could you vote someone who … Continue reading
The Three-Legged Stool of Joy
A three-legged stool needs all three legs to stand. So the Christian life requires three legs to know the joy Christ has saved us for. Learn the Word of God Not packaged devotionals, but Scripture. Not neglecting, dipping into, or … Continue reading
The Hidden Needs of Husbands
I once saw a karate teacher offer a lesson I have not forgotten. A father came to his dojo with his son for some quality time together. The boy had been in a season of rebellion. He was getting suspended … Continue reading
I Agree With James Talarico
James Talarico, a Democrat currently running for Texas Senate seat, recently said, “You don’t want to fit the big thing into the small thing. And God is the biggest thing there is. If you try to fit God into a … Continue reading
Are You Reading Revelation Wrong?
If you grew up in or were discipled in certain Christian circles (e.g. went to Calvary Chapel, listened to KWave Radio, read the Left Behind paperbacks, or went to prophecy conferences with color-coded timelines), it wouldn’t be surprising if you … Continue reading
When Caring Goes Wrong: Why Christians Need to Talk About Bad Empathy
Empathy is having a moment. It’s often leveraged to shame believers away from speaking or even thinking about certain topics. To question it or critique it can sound heartless, unchristian, or cruel. After all, aren’t Christians supposed to care? To … Continue reading
Why I Argue With People Online
I don’t like conflict. It is uncomfortable and often gives me an icky feeling in my stomach. I am most definitely not one of those who seek confrontation, dispute, or arguments. They don’t excite me. They drain me. Yet, I … Continue reading
Not Ideas, But Realities: Why Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Matter
Sometimes, we ask good questions: What’s real? What’s worth loving? What’s worth living for? If we slow down, we can begin to see the answer in three simple yet astonishing realities: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. These are often called the … Continue reading
Grace & Peace (But Mostly Anxiety): How Not to Email Your Pastor
I’ve served in local church ministry for a season as a member, on staff, and as a pastor in two different churches. Serving the church is a glorious thing. It is also, at times, a terribly hard thing. One of … Continue reading
What About Gluttony?
Christians are well-versed with sins like sexual immorality, dishonesty, murder, and idolatry. You know, the biggies. However, some sins the Bible speaks of confound us, like gluttony. For a long time in my walk with Christ, I was curious on … Continue reading
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