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We don’t need to look very far to encounter an example of moral failure in the area of sexuality. It’s become all too common, but this shouldn’t be the case in the church. Tyler Velin helps us fight against this with some basic principles and practices.
Discipleship is a word you hear a lot in Christian circles, but what does it really mean and what does it look like? Jordan Hines shares some thoughts from his own experience.
The world has a lot of needs, but how can we treat both the seen and unseen needs as distinctly Christian? Stephen Kasun helps us understand the ultimate hope for social justice in a broken world.
The shadows are fading when it comes to entering the debate on homosexuality. You are being forced to take a stance. What does it mean to think Christianly on the issues and how is it ultimately loving? Read the post by Tyler Velin.
Increasingly we will face open controversy because of our Christian beliefs. Stephen Kasun helps us understand the opportunity this presents, and the tension that exists between grace and truth.
Culture reviles at certain aspects of Scripture’s written commands. But why is it important to follow what the Bible says about morals, money and sex? Stephen Kasun answers this question with one word: joy.
There are few words as ominous to the Christian as that of discipleship. But I can promise you, you can do it; and you can actually know what it is you are doing. Read more in Tyler Velin’s newest post.
Often times we give too much credit to circumstances when it comes to personal growth. The real question is, "How do those circumstances actually change us?"
As Christians we should be preoccupied with big picture ideals when it comes to gratitude and thanksgiving. But because we are Christians we should also not lose sight of the lesser joys either.
It's easy to say that God is gracious in your success, but it's harder to say that God is being gracious in your failures. Stephen Kasun discusses the Biblical merit of both in his newest post.
One of the greatest gifts you can give the pastor of your church is what Tyler Velin calls, “The Ministry of Being Present.” Read the post to find out what that means in your own life.
Today’s language is complex. But how does our use of language shape our reading of scripture and our view of God. Tyler Velin discusses the relationship between language and God.
What is the Chi-Rho? And why is it relevant to the history of the church? Here is a little history on this early Christian symbol.
How should we view evangelism? And is it a gift? Do I have it? There are all questions which help us form not only an answer, but a witness.
In this post, Pastor Tyler looks at how the gospel shapes how we use apologetics to defend our faith.
“Christ-Centered” has become a Christian buzzword. How can we read the Bible in a truly Christ-Centered way while still reading scripture rightly? Tyler Velin gives us some pointers.