The Whores We Once Were
Metaphor is powerful. It integrates the invisible world with the visible. It helps us see things that are otherwise unseen. That is especially the case in the book of Hosea.
Church Together: The People of the Gospel
The most amazing of all human social arrangements is the church of Jesus Christ.
Parenting Together: Presence and Practice
There is no such thing as generic “parenting.” In truth, there is mothering and fathering. And we do this together.
Singleness Together
Part Two of the Together series builds a framework for how we should think about singleness, and offers three lessons for unmarrieds from the life of Paul the apostle.
Marriage Together: Home, Dance, Garden
Joe Rigney kicks off a new series on what it means to be the church Together. He gives three illustrations for a healthy marriage rooted in the gospel.
The End of the Beginning
“When a narrative comes to an end, the narrative world displayed by the author rejoins the world of the readers.”
Lessons for the Life on Mission
Endings are important, and this is something good storytellers know, especially good, true storytellers like Luke.
I Wish You Were Like Me
There stood Paul, donned in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs, speaking to the king and his cronies...
Giving the Gospel in the Midst of Mayhem
How do you conduct yourself when you know you are heading into opposition and hostility?
The Last Will and Testament of a True Leader
We live in a society increasingly more fit to create celebrities than leaders.
Jesus Triumphs Over Darkness
Even in the darkest dark, surrounded by enemies, when all hope seems lost, Jesus is stronger.
Keep Speaking
In the midst of opposition and discouragement, Jesus told Paul to keep speaking. And he says the same to us.
The End of Ignorance
What will find increasing dissonance with our surrounding culture is actually the key to everything we think and say: Jesus is real; Jesus is alive; Jesus has been raised from the dead.