Jesus did not arrive safely, comfortably, or legally secure. He fled by night, crossed borders, and lived in fear of returning home—because a politician wanted him dead. The Gospel doesn’t leave us room to sanitize this reality. If how we treat refugees is how we treat Jesus, then the question isn’t whether Christ was a…
I don’t speak politically because I know everything about politics—I don’t. I speak because I live in a political world, and when political ideals clash with the heart of Jesus, I cannot stay silent. My voice is not that of a pundit but of a pastor, pointing Christians back to Christ in the midst of…
Light of the World surprised me with its depth and beauty. Unlike other attempts at gospel retellings, this 2D animated film captures both the heart of Jesus and the art of storytelling. With rich characters, theological insight, and moving animation, it reminded me why story is essential to understanding the gospel.
A Christian pacifist reflects on Trump’s renaming of the Department of Defense, comparing modern leadership to King Saul and calling believers to follow Jesus.
From Lecrae’s Reconstruction to Gungor’s Magnificat, Faith Child’s When Faith Feels Far, and the upcoming Breach by Twenty One Pilots, 2025 is already full of powerful new music. Here are my favorite albums of mid-2025, along with some original projects I helped produce this summer.
Much like the Hobbits who mistook the peace of the Shire for the way of the world, I came to see how my own sheltered life had shaped an incomplete, “white” gospel. Moving between rural towns and the city revealed how diverse, complex, and beautiful the world truly is—and how the gospel must be big…
Pastors are more than their role. When ministry demands you sand down your personality to fit a box, burnout is inevitable. God didn’t call a mask—He called you. Learn why embracing your authentic self is essential for healthy, Jesus-centered ministry.
Pastors often read the room while preaching, adjusting their words to keep the peace. But when the fear of upsetting congregants overrides the prompting of the Holy Spirit, the pulpit becomes paralyzed. This reflection explores the vision of a pastor silenced mid-sermon and asks: what message are we sending to our leaders when we stifle…
The Bible says Jesus is the only way to Heaven—but what about those who lived before the cross, or never heard His name? From the Tower of Babel to the nations under lesser gods, Scripture paints a more complex picture of salvation across time. Could it be that faithful allegiance to Jesus has always been…
Some worship songs slip into our memory and never leave, not because they’re perfect, but because they provoke, prod, and pull us into the lyrics. How He Loves and Reckless Love have both been criticized for their “sloppy wet kiss” and “reckless” imagery—but that poetry is exactly what makes them unforgettable. God is the poet…
Some criticize modern worship songs for being too focused on the self—but what if that personal element is exactly what makes them meaningful? Just like a heartfelt birthday card, worship becomes richer when it reflects your real relationship with God. He doesn’t just want poetry from the past—He wants the poetry of your soul.
Jamin Bradley 