What are you Defending?

Everyone should read C.S. Lewis. His wisdom is timeless and his journey of faith is beneficial for the Christian mission. His intellect and ability to communicate are a gift to the church and his ministry continues many years after his death. He is not only a Christian writer, he is a fantastic writer who happens …

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The Righteousness of Faith

Romans 9:30-33

Why are the gentiles experiencing God’s salvation in greater proportion than the nation of Israel? Paul shows that the Gentiles pursued salvation by faith.

The God of Mercy

Romans 9:14-29. Mercy is the foundation of forgiveness. God’s mercy is his gracious witholding of judgment that enables lost sinners to hear and respond to the gospel.

Pastoring With a Shepherd’s Heart and Hands

The Bible uses many terms for those who are called to lead a church—elder, teacher, presbyter, etc.—but my favorite term is that of pastor. When people in my church ask what they should call me, I encourage them to call me Craig, but if they must use a title, I prefer pastor. The children in …

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Democrat, Republican, or Christian?

Beleive it or not, your political party does not spring forth from biblical principles. In our current over-politicized culture, it is increasingly important for Christians to be people of faith before they are people of politics. Jesus was not a Democrat nor a Republican and I can assure you that neither party speaks for my …

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