The growth of the mega-church movement walked down the aisle hand-in-hand with the growth of the attractional church model. The two were wed together as a framework for understanding and applying church growth and expansion. Although many obvious flaws could be stated outright, it is worth noting that there was a pragmatic surface-level effectiveness found... Continue Reading →
This weekend I participated in a lot of discussion on the importance of clearly teaching the evil nature of sin, and I believe much of the dialogue was fruitful. This led me to remember a recent assignment that I was required to complete for a class that I’m taking, which asked us to reflect on... Continue Reading →
Progress. There is an almost insatiable desire within much of Western culture that seeks a never-ending form of progression. But what are we supposedly progressing to? How do we determine what is true progress compared to what is actual regress? Can any kingdom be built upon such a shifting foundation? The Kingdom of God is... Continue Reading →
If there is one thing Protestants are great at, it’s dividing. I mean, we were literally born from division, and we only exist as long as division within Christendom remains an unfortunate reality. We should all long for the day when there is nothing left to protest. Clearly, as I remain a committed Protestant, I... Continue Reading →
"Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." (Matthew 28:18) All authority by God’s own decree Both heaven and earth belong to Thee From highest mountain to the depths of sea From furthest stranger to the depths of me With just a... Continue Reading →
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