Category Archives: Apologetics

Making a case for Christ among us

Posted on January 17, 2020 by

A few reminders about the attitudes that show Christ among us. Christ is visible when our fellowship is based on humble, loving, truth-telling relationships of mutual affection and honor. Continue reading →

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God’s actions and our responses

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Deep and urgent matters that must be talked about and taught the way Scripture reveals them. Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Evangelism, God as Potter, God's control, God's Heart, God's Will, Questioning God, Salvation, Seeking God, Sovereignty, Study of God, Will of God, Wisdom, Witness | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

It’s not only about what you do, but …

Posted on November 2, 2018 by

Does our emphasis on what people “do” overshadow a truth that comes before obedience to God? Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Atheism, Atheists, Behavior, Belief, Unbelief, Walking with God, Wisdom, Witness | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Rise to the challenge!

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

What an opportunity this is for the church! This is not a time for the church to get stuck in battles of the past or to trivialize over things that are not of primary importance. It’s a call for the church to be truthful rather than trendy; to be faithful rather than fashionable. We must not play church. We must be the Church!  Continue reading →

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Four reactions to culture

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

Wisdom calls us to engage in truth-based dialogue and persuasion in settings like family, work, community and government… Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Christian worldview, Church and State, Church Leadership, Culture, Culture of Honor, Emerging Leaders, Evil in the world, Image of God, Leadership, Mission statement, Missions, Separation of Church and State, Social work, sociology, Wisdom, Witness, Worldview | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

A painful and humbling truth

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

A painful and humbling truth we must hear… Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Church growth, Church Leadership, Evangelicals, Evangelism, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Market-Driven Churches, Mega Church, Salvation, Seeker Services, Seeking God, Wisdom, Witness, Younger Evangelicals | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Do you understand common grace?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by

How do we remain serious about lines between belief and unbelief (between those who live in the boundaries of saving grace and those who do not), while at the same time showing active appreciation for all that is good, beautiful and outside of those boundaries? Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Church Leadership, Common Good, Common grace, Communication, Community, Culture, Culture of Honor, elders in the Church, Emergent Church, Emerging Leaders, Evangelicals, Evangelism, Fundamentalism, Leadership, Local Church, Pastors, Reformed Theology, Walking with God, Wisdom, Witness, Younger Evangelicals | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment