In which the story lines of the gospel and religion are followed. To the end. Do you know the difference between the Gospel and religion? Both are stories. Both are narratives. Lots of people who reject Christianity and Christ reject Christianity and Christ based on the religion narrative. That narrative looks something like this… The…
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I like the passion that stirs in me when . It’s mission minded. And mission-minded, church-planting people are not stuck around the table talking about therapeutic procedures on how to overcome addictions to pornography or self-stimulation. They’re plotting the down fall of Satan. That’s why I’m downright serious when I say that our attitude–thus, our existence–as…
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A misanthrope’s guide to sharing the gospel wisely. I’m a bona fide crank. Just ask my wife. Or children. I can be a dreadful beast on weekends. A moody eccentric in the evening. A sullen grouch in early morning car trips. I grit my teeth when someone interrupts reading time. Snap when asked in the middle…
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Absurd as it sounds, a crucified and risen Christ can save the world. Here’s how the gospel works. The Christian gospel centers on the crucified and risen Christ. Naturally, first Century Jews rejected it. First Century Romans ridiculed it. And modern day thinkers laugh at it. So, could this ridiculous and absurd message ever really…
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