There is a strange unspoken theory percolating that believes loud means courage and faithfulness. They must be doing a great work of God because they are always speaking up and out. They’re condemning the government and they use words like ‘woke’ and ‘weak’ to describe those Christians who aren’t joining in loud unison. But of... Continue Reading

Does foul language adorn the Gospel? Does slandering opponents help anyone see the Gospel? Does misrepresenting a point of view help persuade people of the Christian faith? If you lob muck at people over the trenches, don’t be surprised if they grow it back in your face…and it sticks. And the anonymous voice? Don’t do... Continue Reading

When we pray God isn’t irritated by us. He’s not rolling his eyes at me when I ask the same thing over and over and over again. He doesn’t lose his patience through my stumbling words and imprecise petitions. He doesn’t give up because I can’t articulate what’s on my mind as well as I’d... Continue Reading

In the ancient metropolis of Ephesus, where a great temple to a pagan god loomed, the true and living God visited the city with His gospel and He started building a new temple. Not a shrine made of marble and filled with sculptures; but an assembly of ordinary people joined together by the good news... Continue Reading