Social Distancing and Love
Some readers of this column had parents or grandparents who could recall the Depression. Unsurprisingly, living through that even left a mark on that generation.… Read More »Social Distancing and Love
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Facing the Cross: A Service of Scripture and Song
One of the things I’m going to miss most (among many!) during this unusual season when our church can’t gather is our annual “Facing the… Read More »Facing the Cross: A Service of Scripture and Song
Digital Church? Drive-in Church? What Should We Think?
Jeff Straub We are living in unprecedented times, to be sure. On Friday, New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio suggested that all churches and synagogues who… Read More »Digital Church? Drive-in Church? What Should We Think?
Why “Virtual Lord’s Supper” Is Impossible
This past Monday I turned 40, and because of “stay in place” requirements, my wife hosted a surprise Zoom birthday celebration. About 20 people logged… Read More »Why “Virtual Lord’s Supper” Is Impossible
Wrong Responses to a Loss of Corporate Worship
When Israel lost its Temple in A. D. 70, you might imagine it would have prompted much soul-searching and repentance among the rabbis that had… Read More »Wrong Responses to a Loss of Corporate Worship
When Life Puts You in a Press – Mark 14:32–42
This is more or less a transcript from a Facebook Live video that I provided to my church yesterday morning. I hope you find it… Read More »When Life Puts You in a Press – Mark 14:32–42
Pulpit Work in Times of Peace and Calamity
Jeff Straub The ministry of the Word is the primary duty of the pastor. Both Paul’s exhortation to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4 and his… Read More »Pulpit Work in Times of Peace and Calamity
Home Worship Resources During COVID-19
Last week I briefly highlighted how a church can at least approximate worship “together” while we’re prevented from being together physically, and I definitely echo… Read More »Home Worship Resources During COVID-19
Why We Won’t Livestream During Lockdown (Though We Could)
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God’s “Yes” and “No” in Christ
One of my favorite ways to explain the gospel is state how the Father communicates a resounding “yes” and “no” to us through His Son… Read More »God’s “Yes” and “No” in Christ
COVID-19 and the Christian
Jeff Straub It came as no surprise last Friday when late in the day word came that the seminary’s Friends and Family Banquet, scheduled for… Read More »COVID-19 and the Christian
How a church can worship “together” during COVID-19
It may be tempting to think that we are living in unprecedented times until we remember that Christians have faced persecution and plagues throughout history.… Read More »How a church can worship “together” during COVID-19
The Complexity of Hating What God Hates
No one should love what God hates. No one should hate what God loves. But, as we have seen, God has the ability to love… Read More »The Complexity of Hating What God Hates
The Coronavirus and the Christian
How should Christians respond to the coronavirus? How should we think about the spread of this virus as it relates to God? Has He lost… Read More »The Coronavirus and the Christian
Most Interesting Reading of 2019, Part Two
Kevin T. Bauder Last week I published the first half of my “Most Interesting Reading of 2019” list. These books aren’t necessarily the best that… Read More »Most Interesting Reading of 2019, Part Two
God Loves (and Hates) You
Does God hate the sin and love the sinner? We have seen it is more biblical to say that God both loves and hates the… Read More »God Loves (and Hates) You
Most Interesting Reading of 2019
Kevin T. Bauder Every year I try to publish a list of the books that I found most interesting during the preceding twelve months. Usually… Read More »Most Interesting Reading of 2019
The Dangers of Syncretism and Idolatry
In the Old Testament Law, God gave his people very specific instructions about how they were to relate to the people around them, including in… Read More »The Dangers of Syncretism and Idolatry
Does God Hate Sinners?
God’s hatred is a necessary part of His love. Whatever opposes, harms, defiles or otherwise threatens what He loves experiences His displeasure, often erupting in… Read More »Does God Hate Sinners?
Jesus’ Example for Evangelism in John 4:1–26
In John 4:5–42, we have two examples of evangelism—one in Jesus and the other in the Samaritan woman. She invited others to meet Jesus, they… Read More »Jesus’ Example for Evangelism in John 4:1–26