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Moses Had an Anger Problem
One of the more puzzling details in the Old Testament is that God prohibited Moses from entering the Promised Land. Despite Moses being the hero of the Pentateuch (the first 5 books of the Old Testament), a faithful deputy of God and chosen intercessor for the nation of Israel, Moses was not allowed to see…
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It’s Over!
There’s a reason that it’s been nearly a year since I wrote anything on this website. I’ve been neck-deep in the application process for a Ph.D. I’m happy to report that, after nearly 2 years of applying, waiting, and getting rejected, I’ve finally gotten accepted into a wonderful Ph.D. program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.…
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A Dad’s Perspective on Miscarriage
This post contains a few details that are graphic. It was helpful for me to reflect on these things. I got permission from my wife, Alessa, to post this online. Thanks, babe. In mid-May of this year, we learned that our baby had stopped developing in my wife’s womb at 6 weeks gestation. Alessa had…
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[New Podcast Episode!] Cultural Intelligence: An Interview with Andrew Gale
A new episode of Theologizing Life is available now! Anthony and I are joined by Andrew Gale, Executive Director of Global Strategy for Church of God ministries. We discuss cultural intelligence, the benefits and drawbacks of short-term missions, and broadening the scope of our ministry focus beyond the West. Did you know that the “average”…
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The True Heroism of Saint Patrick
“My name is Patrick, and I am a sinner.”
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The Gospel According to Isaiah
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned (Isaiah 9:2). “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14) For to us a child is born, to us a son is…
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Exciting Announcement
My friend and fellow pastor, Anthony Cottrell, asked me to co-host his monthly podcast, Theologizing Life with Anthony Cottrell. This podcast engages with questions and ideas relating to how our view of God influences and shapes our everyday lives. Anthony, in addition to being a close friend of mine and fellow theology geek, is the…
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Student Ministry’s (Unnecessary) War Against Youth Sports
Sports have always been an enormous part of my life. When I look back on the fond memories I had when I was a kid, my mind almost always jumps to the cool fall Saturday mornings at Four Seasons Park in Plainfield, Illinois. I played football and my sister was a cheerleader. My games usually…
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What if Jesus Was Serious?: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore [Book Review]
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As lighthearted as it is convicting and as concise as it is theologically profound, Skye Jethani’s book What If Jesus Was Serious: A Visual Guide to the Teachings of Jesus We Love to Ignore challenges our long-held (yet not exactly biblical) assumptions about following the way and teachings of Jesus. Written in a concise, devotional-style…
Kingdom Ethos 