Christ-Centered Biblical Interpretation: Looking Behind the Text
Several years ago a series of videos came out featuring a young, stylish preacher discussing well-known Bible stories in a way that captured
Christ-Centered Biblical Interpretation: The Bible and the Newspaper
Why do we have to think about how to read the Bible? Shouldn’t it be obvious? After all, if a person knows how
Why This Book?
We carry our Bibles around with such ease, that we rarely stop to think about how amazing it is to have God's Word
Christmas, Communion, and the Second Coming
This time of year we celebrate the coming of the Son of God into the world. For most of us, Advent season conjures
The Whole Counsel of God
In Acts 20, Paul encourages and warns the elders (pastors) of the church in Ephesus, reminding them that while he was among them
Making Himself Known
Preaching through the book of Romans is exciting. Every week I encounter life-giving truths amidst Paul’s explanation of the Gospel. Some of those
It Just Keeps Getting Deeper
I shouldn’t be surprised by this anymore. I should expect it. But, still, this afternoon I was once again stricken by the depths
Don’t Be Too Distracted to See and Serve
Calvin and I sat dutifully waiting for our turn to get our haircuts. We came at the lunch hour, so there were several
When the Culture Clashes with My Preaching Plan
I’m one of those preachers who walks slowly and deliberately through books of the Bible. And I’m fairly stubborn in how I go
Why Do You Preach Like That?
“Why do you preach like that?” It’s a question I’ve heard on more than one occasion. Typically (which means about 90 percent of