Why We Shouldn’t Call Ourselves Born-Again Christians

Funny how we grab a random title or catch-phrase and hold on to it for dear life. Take, for instance, our identity. We’ve been chosen and redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Who are we? Saints. Christians. Children of God. Disciples. Followers. Believers. But consider the lingo of the evangelical world. We shy away from … More Why We Shouldn’t Call Ourselves Born-Again Christians

Father, Holy Spirit, & Son: When the Trinity is Out of Order

For you serious thinkers who are addicted to deep topics. And for you in the less-interested crowd who might typically pass this article by . . . But you were baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In that order. So you’re a little intrigued. Here’s a thought. The Trinity is one of … More Father, Holy Spirit, & Son: When the Trinity is Out of Order

King James & The Danger of Our English Bibles

More than once, the “KJV Only” phenomenon has stopped me in my tracks. Authorized Version. 1611. All other versions are fakes. Says who? King James? Who gave him the “say-so”? While I haven’t conducted a formal investigation on the matter, my basic understanding of how the Bible was written and who wrote it, how the … More King James & The Danger of Our English Bibles

The Women in Your Life: 11 Lessons to Learn, Live, & Teach

Dear Woman of the Word, Have you ever stopped to consider the godly women in your life? Have you named them, one by one, and pondered their impact? Have you noted their age, stage of life, spiritual maturity, passions, giftings, strengths, and weaknesses, and asked yourself what you could learn from them? And as a … More The Women in Your Life: 11 Lessons to Learn, Live, & Teach