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Why the “Sinner’s Prayer” Has Me Concerned...and a Biblical Alternative
Over the years, I’ve become increasingly concerned with one practice of well-meaning Christians: using the “sinner’s prayer” to lead someone to Christ.
Jesus’ “Hidden” Teaching on Homosexuality
Sometimes we can infer Jesus’ view on something we have no record of by listening carefully to His view on a related thing He did weigh in on.
Telling Parting Words: John Newton vs. Mr. Rogers
Here’s what my tombstone will say...
An Easy Way to Weed out Bad Bible Interpretations
The “paraphrase principle” trades on two obvious features of language, and it will help you weed out bad Bible interpretations.
The “Gospel for Believers” in 3 Quick Verses
These 3 verses crush a common fear…do you know them?
How I Pray...Even When It’s Hard
Prayer is hard. Since connecting with God in intimate friendship is vital for survival, I thought you might like to know, briefly, how I pray.
How to Stand Tall When Your Instincts Say "Lay Low"
We all need to develop our courage—to nurture our ability to step up to danger. But how do we do that?
Interview with Dr. Larry Hurtado – Destroyer of the gods
The early Christians turned the world upside down by using both their reasoning ability and their well-lived lives to persuade others. We can learn from them how to face our cultural situation today.
Passing the Baton to the Next Generation - Mentoring Letter August 2017
Even with the advantages I personally have immersed in Kingdom work with STR, passing the baton is a challenge that takes conscious effort, intentional planning, and lots of prayer.