What did Jesus’ appointment calendar look like on the days following his resurrection? Following his earth-shaking exit from the tomb, Jesus appeared … [Read more...] about 5 Things Churchgoers Need to Know about the Great Commission
Graduation and Commencement
This is the time of year for graduation ceremonies. In recent days, families of high school and higher education graduates have celebrated the “moving … [Read more...] about Graduation and Commencement
Is There More Than One Theologian in Your Church?
A few years ago, as I welcomed a first-time visitor to our worship service, he said to me abruptly, “I am looking for a church where the preacher … [Read more...] about Is There More Than One Theologian in Your Church?
A Myth that Needs to Die
Every church has a few persistent traditions and myths that just will not die. Some are unique to a particular church, like these that I’ve … [Read more...] about A Myth that Needs to Die
Jason’s Upside Down World
If asked to identify a favorite New Testament character, most of us go with the predictable and obvious: Barnabbas, Mary, Nathaniel, Peter, Lydia, … [Read more...] about Jason’s Upside Down World