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The Paralyzed Pulpit
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…
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The One Way That Always Was: Salvation Through Jesus Across Time
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…
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Reckless, Sloppy, and Exactly What We Need
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…
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Are We Singing About Ourselves or About God?
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.
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Living in the Lore: Why We Still Miss Jesus Today
We often imagine we’d follow Jesus if we lived in his time—but would we really? When we ignore the full context of his life and words, we risk reshaping him in our own image and becoming the very kind of people he challenged most.
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The Kingdom and the Ballot: How Christians Can Think Biblically About Politics
How should Christians think about political leadership? From theocracy in ancient Israel to the broken democracies of today, the Bible offers a lens through which to evaluate political power, character, and justice. This post explores how Jesus, the true King, reshapes our view of politics—and how His upside-down kingdom challenges every party line.
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Image Bearers First: How Faith Informs My Politics on LGBT Issues
As a straight Christian, I recognize my limited perspective on LGBT issues—but I also believe in the importance of approaching politics with love, dignity, and justice. In this post, I respond to questions about gay marriage, trans healthcare, bathroom bills, and workplace protections with a focus on Christian ethics, public policy, and the image of…
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Evil Returns in Every Age: What Sauron and Revelation Teach Us
Evil doesn’t just come—it returns. From Sauron in The Lord of the Rings to the beast of Revelation, Scripture and story both show us how darkness rises when people forget the past and partner with it again. We’re not waiting for the apocalypse—we’re already living in its cycle.
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Amity, Jaimie, and I Poured Our Hearts Into These Albums
Three albums dropped today from Amity Grace, JaiBird, and me—and each one tells a powerful story. Amity’s Dreamscapes and Dragons captures the beauty of her healing journey through orchestral, theatrical sounds. JaiBird’s Please Don’t Feed the Dark dives deep into poetic parables born from pain and hope. And my album, Holy Ruckus, is an upbeat,…
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