One of the most famous and provocative of the stories Jesus told speaks powerfully to one of the most partisan and divisive narratives of our day.

The tragic death of Renee Nicole Good not only highlighted the ideological divide in this country but also called attention to a dangerous characteristic that contributes to it.

I’m convinced one of the most detrimental and destructive mindsets in the local church is the victim mentality.  I’m also convinced its cause isn’t always what we think.

The three gifts which the magi presented to Jesus—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—speak to the identity and purpose of Jesus at a level far beyond what most of us understand.

The three gifts which the magi presented to Jesus—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—speak to the identity and purpose of Jesus at a level far beyond what most of us understand.

The three gifts which the magi presented to Jesus—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—speak to the identity and purpose of Jesus at a level far beyond what most of us understand.

Renewal is the work of God, but one in which He invites us to participate.  In this series of posts, we’ll look at some things we can commit to that lie at the heart of God’s renewing and regenerative work.

Renewal is the work of God, but one in which He invites us to participate.  In this series of posts, we’ll look at some things we can commit to that lie at the heart of God’s renewing and regenerative work.

Renewal is the work of God, but one in which He invites us to participate.  In this series of posts, we’ll look at some things we can commit to that lie at the heart of God’s renewing and regenerative work.

Renewal is the work of God, but one in which He invites us to participate.  In this series of posts, we’ll look at some things we can commit to that lie at the heart of God’s renewing and regenerative work.

Renewal is the work of God, but one in which He invites us to participate.  In this series of posts, we’ll look at some things we can commit to that lie at the heart of God’s renewing and regenerative work.

Renewal is the work of God, but one in which He invites us to participate.  In this series of posts, we’ll look at some things we can commit to that lie at the heart of God’s renewing and regenerative work.

David and Goliath is a classic story with great instructive potential. In this series of posts I hope to unearth some of the practical life lessons it has to teach.

David and Goliath is a classic story with great instructive potential. In this series of posts I hope to unearth some of the practical life lessons it has to teach.

David and Goliath is a classic story with great instructive potential. In this series of posts I hope to unearth some of the practical life lessons it has to teach.

David and Goliath is a classic story with great instructive potential. In this series of posts I hope to unearth some of the practical life lessons it has to teach.

David and Goliath is a classic story with great instructive potential. In this series of posts I hope to unearth some of the practical life lessons it has to teach.

David and Goliath is a classic story with great instructive potential. In this series of posts I hope to unearth some of the practical life lessons it has to teach.