Time for me to make a dramatic understatement: Approaching the Bible can be intimidating. Even now, with 10+ years of theological higher education under my belt, I have to be honest and say even I still sometimes get intimidated! But… Read More ›
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Love Cannot Be Hidden: A Challenge from John Wesley
Iâve been chewing on this quote from John Wesley this week: “Love cannot be hid any more than light; and least of all when it shines forth in action, when ye exercise yourselves in the labour of love, in… Read More ›
When Your Faith Doesnât Seem to be Working
As Iâve ministered to college students and young adults over the past few years, one of the hardest things has been seeing young believers grow frustrated with themselves when they arenât seeing progress in their faith. Iâve had students question… Read More ›
What Does It Mean to be Holy?
One of my favorite characters in cinema history is the swashbuckling spaniard Inigo Montoya (from the movie The Princess Bride). When his boisterous boss Vizzini keeps calling everything that happens “Inconceivable!”, Inigo famously quips one of my favorite lines in cinema… Read More ›
Book Recommendation: Devo for the Rest of Us
Looking for a good daily devotional to help enrich your walk with God? I know one that Iâd love to recommend to you! But first, can I make a confession? …Iâm not usually a fan of daily devotional books. There,… Read More ›
A Simple Strategy for Effective Bible Study
If youâre anything like me, itâs really easy to read a passage of Scripture, think to yourself, “Huh, that was interesting,” and then walk away and forget everything you just read! It happens to me all the time. And when… Read More ›