All My Heroes Are Broken
Disappointment. Once again, a Christian leader has fallen off the pedestal. Of course, I should never have placed them on it. But in my mind, …
Just Who Is Lottie Moon?
Overview Lottie Moon. You’ve heard the name. If you are Southern Baptist, it is synonymous with the annual Christmas offering. You might vaguely remember that …
Is the Kingdom of God Within You?
Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does …
How to Preach the Kingdom Today
Preach the kingdom? Is that the same as preaching the gospel? What about the gospel of the kingdom? The Great Commission is clear: preach the …
Silent Night: Vital Truths Embedded in a Simple Carol
Music swelled within the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. The sweet melody of “Once in Royal David’s City” echoed from the arches high above the …
What Did Mary Know? Maybe More Than You Know
You’ve heard the song. You’ve felt the angst. What did Mary know when she gave birth to Jesus Christ? Well, we have Mary’s song, the …
8 Proofs that the Bible Is One Story
Does the Bible sometimes seem random to you? What does Hezekiah have to do with Philemon? How is Enoch connected to Ruth? What do battles …
How Did Jesus Escape Eternity in Hell When He Died in the Place of Sinners?
I had never considered this question until a sharp Egyptian student approached me between lectures. I was teaching a master’s level theology class for church …
The Story You Never Heard: The Ecuador Missionary Who Survived
Overview This is the story you never heard. Jim Elliot got all the headlines from Ecuador in the 1950s, but Frank Drown took similar risks …
Meet the Australian Commando Turned Missionary
Overview Dense jungles. Nearly impassable ravines. Stone-age villages. Demonic opposition. Daring advance. The author of Stanley Dale’s biography had no need to sensationalize this life …