There are various types of challenges that come with following Jesus. In order to overcome those challenges it's helpful to know what type of challenge you are facing.

I often refer to significant moments of spiritual growth as "crisis moments" or "crisis experiences."

When I look at a subway car full of diverse people, I see God's creation.

How do we know we're being discerning and not deceived or judgemental?

King David's commitment to worshiping God went far beyond writing a few songs and dancing out of his clothes one time.

Revivals and reformations do not begin and grow into maturity with the flip of a switch.

The purpose of Biblical meditation is to fill our hearts with affection for God, based on His character and His work.

Part of effective Bible study is selecting the right Bible.

Everyone that saw Jesus like this just collapsed at the sight of Him.

Don't become ok with leaving people in bondage because you're too afraid of Jesus' power.

"Live like the Disciples, but don't expect to live like the Apostles. The Disciples were a model for all of us, but the Apostles were for a unique time."

But, weren't the Disciples and the Apostles the same people?

There is still hope for America, but it's not going to be found in a politician, policy, the military or the economy, it's going to be found in humility, repentance and voluntarily turning all the way to Jesus.

How many Christian's are "unequally yoked" with a political party?

It's the way that you feel about people that are different than you that determines whether you are hospitable or not.

I think that the American church needs to go further in developing a Biblical theology of ethnicity and race. Simply saying; "Racism is sin" is not adequate anymore.

What question does the book of Job set out to answer?

Diligent Bible study driven by cynicism and a critical spirit is not noble, and I fear that many Evangelicals have co-opted the legacy of the Bereans as a misapplied proof-text for their cynicism and unbelief. You're not a Berean because you study the Bible. You're a Berean if you study the Bible with expectation.

Understanding that there is a wrong way to pray should motivate us to want to learn how to pray, joining with Jesus' disciples who said; "Lord, teach us to pray!" (Lk. 11.1)

When navigating tricky theological topics like spiritual gifts, spiritual warfare, prosperity and suffering, revival movements and more, it's important to recognize your attitude toward the process. Many people are driven by one of two approaches; "Fear of the false" or "Hunger for what is real".

Does present-day prophetic ministry challenge or undermine the sufficiency of scripture?

Of course not.