The invention of the needy god …
If you walked into a major temple in ancient Babylon or Egypt, the first thing you would notice wasn’t the smell of incense, but the smell of […]
02
Jan
2026
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Christianity
15
Dec
2025
The ancient resistance and our struggle to yield …
Imagine trying to steer a stubborn mule that plants its feet and refuses to budge, no matter how hard you pull the reins. That image captures the […]
19
Nov
2025
The danger of thinking compassion can overrule God’s truth …
There is a moment of tension when a desire to alleviate suffering clashes with the uncompromising clarity of God’s Word. It is in this moment that we […]
18
Nov
2025
Following your heart or following your gut? Paul’s warning to believers …
We live in an age that prizes internal guidance. From motivational speakers to pop psychology, the message echoes: “Trust yourself,” “Listen to your intuition,” and most famously, […]
13
Nov
2025
The danger of searing your conscience …
In the world of machinery, a failure light is a friend, not an enemy. When the engine light flashes yellow, a driver ignores it at their peril, […]
21
Oct
2025
How we create Christian versions of Pavlov’s dog …
The story of Pavlov’s dog is a classic experiment that has shaped our understanding of behavior. Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov discovered what is now known as classical […]
16
Oct
2025
Are you useful to God?
I have little doubt that some ministers and Christians reading the title of this blog post immediately became angry (or at least readied themselves to do so). […]
09
Oct
2025
What do your core beliefs have to do with God’s transforming work in your life?
Imagine an iceberg: only a small fraction is visible above the waterline, but the massive, unseen base is what truly determines its stability, direction, and impact. In […]
28
Aug
2025
The mistake of thinking scripture works like a magic spell …
The air crackles with anticipation. A young wizard, wand trembling, clutches a tattered spellbook. He mumbles an incantation, hoping to conjure a shield against the looming darkness. […]
20
Aug
2025
A SFC Resource: A synthesis of research for understanding the church, it’s leadership, and Christians …
The information age has provided us with an unprecedented flood of data. Every week, it seems, another organization releases a new survey or study about the state […]