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University campuses have always been dangerous places. You never know where you might end up should you dare set foot on one. I doubt that Martin Luther had any inkling that one day his exercise of academic freedom (commingled with spiritual anguish) in the ancient university town of Wittenberg would set in motion a renewal movement that … Continue reading Why the Reformation matters →

PASTORAL PRAYER | October 18, 2020 Our Father and Our God, We give you thanks that we may approach your throne not as strangers and aliens, but as adopted members of your family through the Lord Jesus, our elder brother. We thank you that our sins have been covered by Christ’s perfect record and that … Continue reading Pastoral Prayer – Oct 18 →

I have seen a lot on social media about how 2020 is the year that changed everything. And there's some truth to that assertion. The COVID-19 Global Pandemic upended everyday life in a way no felt since World War II. The #BlackLivesMatter movement moved into the mainstream and now commands the support of major sports … Continue reading Traditional Christian beliefs are now viewed negatively →

Those of us who think, read, and write about religion in America often go round and round about the reasons for the decline of church attendance, both in mainline churches and in evangelical ones. The two most popular views–at least from my perspective–are that church decline is a function of (1) doctrinal impurity or (2) … Continue reading The decline of worship →

Start with resolve In the gospel accounts of Jesus’ life and ministry, there comes a point where we’re told, “he turned his face towards Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51-56). It’s a statement showing Jesus’ resolve to carry out the mission that His Father had given to him, “to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark … Continue reading How to make change that matters →