Personal Monthly Love: March 1 Apr 2016 Here are some of the things I loved in the month of March: 1. Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? by L. Michael Morales This was an amazing…
Recovery Recovery Culture Churches: Luke 15:11-32 31 Mar 201631 Mar 2016 Most of us who grew up in church know well the story of the Prodigal Son. Or at least we thought we did until Tim Keller proved us all wrong.…
Biblical Theology A Biblical Theology of Judgment and Mercy: The Cross 30 Mar 2016 The cross, it has been said, is the place where wrath and mercy meet. At the cross Jesus both demonstrates God’s holiness and justice, and God’s love and mercy. All…
New Years Four Desires for the Future of Evangelicalism: Recovery Culture Churches 29 Mar 2016 Tim (not his real name) has struggled with going to church for most of his adult life. He wants to go. He feels that it is what God wants of…
Books A Review of “Addictions” by Edward T. Welch 28 Mar 2016 Does the Bible actually speak to the issue of addictions? That's one of the common questions - or perhaps it's more accurate to say veiled accusations - that I get…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 26 Mar 2016 Every week I compile a list of interesting articles from around the web. Here's this week's list; check it out: 1. "Watching Black-ish, Living Christian-ish" by Isaac Adams This is…
Uncategorized Next Week 25 Mar 2016 Don't miss these posts and more next week at Pastor Dave Online: A Review of Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Ed Welch This has been a tremendously insightful book…
Recovery Recovery Culture Churches: Ephesians 4:11-16 24 Mar 201624 Mar 2016 Ministry belongs to the church. That is to say, it belongs to the whole church. We have so over-professionalized Christian ministry that not only do most church members not know…
Biblical Theology A Biblical Theology of Judgment and Mercy: The Prophets 23 Mar 2016 In judgment God purifies His people. That’s one of the themes that arise from reading the prophets in the Old Testament. The rebellion of the people of Israel is profound…
New Years Four Desires for the Future of Evangelicalism: A Kingdom-First Mindset 22 Mar 2016 If this election season has revealed anything about contemporary Evangelicalism, it is that we are far too quick to put our values on the shelf in the name of power.…
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