3,000 years ago, there was an ancient king living in the lap of luxury, with immeasurable wealth and countless women. But his wisdom was far more legendary than his affluence. So the wise king searched for something more—true meaning that could ultimately satisfy the soul. No, his name was not Siddhartha Gautama, also known as … Continue reading Good News for Buddhists
4 Ways Jesus ‘Celebrated’ Halloween
Halloween means a lot of different things to people—jack-o-lanterns, creepy costumes, haunted maize fields, and candy by the bucket, to name a few. Did Jesus celebrate Halloween? Well, no. But he did do some familiar things that are worth celebrating today. 1. Jesus moved into the neighborhood wearing a disguise. Two thousand years ago, God himself … Continue reading 4 Ways Jesus ‘Celebrated’ Halloween
Why We Struggle to Carry Our Crosses
Perhaps the hardest words ever spoken by our Lord on earth are in Luke 14:27: “Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” I can recall late nights with my college roommate wrestling with this passage, searching desperately for a theological silver bullet that would kill any tension … Continue reading Why We Struggle to Carry Our Crosses
Hopsin’s Ill Soul
“I lost faith.” That is the declaration of hip-hop artist Hopsin, minus a few expletives. In his latest track, “Ill Mind of Hopsin Seven,” the rapper levels a frenzy of accusations against God and most would call “the Christian life.” Whether the song is worth listening to is up to you, but what makes this … Continue reading Hopsin’s Ill Soul
4 Undying Myths About Mortality
If it were possible to boil down many of the problems in American Christianity into a single theological point, it might be that many of modern evangelicals functionally worship a “dead” Savior, not a true living Lord. Each year, Easter Sundays remind believers of Christ’s triumph over death, hell, and sin, freeing us from God’s wrath … Continue reading 4 Undying Myths About Mortality
Why God Gave You the Holy Spirit
If you have been cleansed from sin through Christ's death, you are a vessel of God's very own Holy Spirit—the same Spirit who enjoyed eternal fellowship with the Father and the Son for all eternity past. That's an incredible thought. But amid all our seeking the gifts of the Spirit, discussing what it means to … Continue reading Why God Gave You the Holy Spirit
4 Signs Your Jesus is Dead
A few months ago, I was speaking to a friend of mine, a Muslim woman, who sells jewelry. As I shared the gospel with her, she pointed out the crucifixes sitting in the glass counter and explained how she felt. She couldn’t understand why we Christians worship a dead God. For me, my heart within … Continue reading 4 Signs Your Jesus is Dead
10 Corrections to the Huffington Post on Hell
It's easy to mudsling on the Internet. It's even easier when the topic is something as controversial as Hell. So as I pen this article, my hope is that my words would not seem frivolous. I have no desire to attract attention. Rather, I believe that when mistruths are promoted publicly, they must be dealt … Continue reading 10 Corrections to the Huffington Post on Hell
How to Be Complete
Is there a way to actually be "complete"? The New Testament often uses a phrase that sounds a bit odd to us: "in Christ." It doesn't just talk about believing in Christ, trusting Christ, or following Christ, but actually being in him. If you've surrendered your life to Christ, your life is enveloped inside the … Continue reading How to Be Complete
