Glorifying God in the Midst of a Pandemic
by Rev. Glen A. Land
How are Christians to respond to a world in the midst of a pandemic? We are not the first generation of believers to face that question. The early church fathers can offer some help.
Pastors in the Plague
by Dr. Dan Doriani
Ephesians 5:2 “Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.” Galatians 5:6 “In Christ Jesus, what counts is faith working through love.” Living in the time of a new, dangerous, easily transmitted…
How to Preach Online
by Dr. Dan Doriani
Many of you are suddenly delivering sermons or talks online for the first time. Drawing on my experience and the experience of others, let me suggest three points for pastors and teachers starting to speak online.
The Miracle of the Ordinary
by Dr. Bob Yarbrough
How can ordinary, sinful human beings like us participate in the glorious purposes of God? His grace can make even the ordinary miraculous.
“How Then Shall we Preach?”: Proclamation in a Digital Age – Part 2
by Dr. Joshua Schatzle
In part 2 of this two-part series, we continue exploring how preachers can proclaim the gospel in a rapidly changing digital media ecology that has profoundly transformed how people receive and understand communication.
Book Review: “Breath and Bone” Honors Christopher Wright’s Work on the Mission of God
by Prof. Mark Ryan
While Chris Wright is well known and his many published works (both academic and popular) have been well received, many readers of Wright are likely to miss (or forego) reading this festschrift. To my mind, that is a shame. Indeed, I see at least three reasons why regular readers of Wright ought to consider taking up this particular publication.
“How Then Shall we Preach?”: Proclamation in a Digital Age – Part 1
by Dr. Joshua Schatzle
The average twenty-first-century person possesses an attention span of just 8 seconds. How can we preach the gospel effectively in such a distracted age?
Uncertain Prayers and the Blessings of God
by Dr. Dan Doriani
We often know exactly how we want to speak to the Father, but as Paul says in Romans 8:26–27, at other times we may not be so sure. What do we do then?
2020 Vision
by Dr. Bob Yarbrough
Do you know what 2020 will bring? Of course not: no one can foretell the future. But since we don’t know the particulars of the future, we do well to focus on the one who does know: God the Father, Son, and Spirit.
Truly Happy: Rudolph, Augustine, and Our Misfit Hearts
by Rev. Greg Meyer
Rudolph has been a favorite of mine since childhood. The central theme that misfits matter and can serve unique and important roles in society is beautiful and even gospel-esque. I was reminded of the simple beauty of the story’s theme as I experienced it anew with my children in a different format.
Ten Podcasts for Thinking About Culture and Apologetics
by Prof. Mark Ryan
Below are some podcasts I have found especially helpful to Christians seeking to better understand and engage with our particular cultural moment. The list offers a variety of perspectives on various aspects of our culture that will prove beneficial for attentive and thoughtful listeners.
Living in Peace – if Possible (Rom. 12:18)
by Dr. Dan Doriani
We can lose peace in many ways. Without sin, accidents, diseases, and misunderstandings cause stress. Sin does too, through theft, slander, manipulation, and meanness. Paul offers a better way in Romans 12:18.