• 1 Minute Read Subscribe via iTunes or Google Pain and Contentment in Philippians What does Paul have to say about anxiety? What does he have to say about following Jesus during painful seasons? Is it possible to find contentment in the midst of it all? What if love is worth the embrace of pain? Paul shows us …
Theology Curator Podcast: Paulcast isn’t Dead (Rebrand) [EP-71]
• 1 Minute Read Subscribe via iTunes or Google The Paulcast isn’t Dead [Rebrand] An introduction….. The Paulcast isn’t dead, but it is evolving. In this episode, Kurt explains the change in branding to Theology Curator. The essence of the show will remain the same, but the areas that get covered will include and go beyond studying …
Christians and July 4th: Celebrate with Kingdom Lenses (Not Americanized Ones)
• 4 Minute Read For the past several years I have publicly discussed why I tend to avoid associating myself with Independence Day. For a few years in a row I posted what was called my “annual unpopular post.” It all began in 2009 (when I hardly blogged), with a post titled: An “unpopular” …
The Unexpected Voice of God: Recognizing the Many Ways God Speaks to Us
• 4 Minute Read A few weeks ago, I introduced you to my colleague Dr. Andrew Gabriel by reviewing his new book Simply Spirit-Filled. To give you a better taste of the book, enjoy this excerpt from Simply Spirit-Filled below. A couple of days after we buried our stillborn baby, God spoke to my wife. It …
Seeing Black History with a Different Lens (Cara Meredith)
• 7 Minute Read Hey friends! With us being in the middle of Black History Month, I’m excited to bring another perspective on how we as followers of Jesus relate to each other on matters of race. This week, I get to introduce you to my good friend, Cara Meredith! I got to know …
Learning to Lament from the Black Church (Jemar Tisby)
• 4 Minute Read Hi Friends! It feels great to be easing back into writing and podcasting. I took some time off to celebrate and do a bit of a life-pivot after the birth of our second daughter. What a joy she is! Today I am sharing an excerpt from Jemar Tisby’s new book, The …
To Be Simply Spirit-Filled
• 4 Minute Read New Experiences Being slain in the Spirit, speaking in tongues, and healing are not part of my everyday vocabulary. Nor, for that matter, are they part of my everyday practice. Not that I view these practices as unimportant or unnecessary. They just haven’t been a significant part of my relationship …
Why the Rapture isn’t Biblical… And Why it Matters
• 8 Minute Read I grew up in church culture. Most of what I recall from those early childhood and teenage years bring memories of good things. People genuinely taught me that loving Jesus matters more than anything else in the world. The world, after all, is corrupt and the place we truly long …
Why I Still Love Logos Bible Software (Version 8)
• 6 Minute Read I’ve wanted to write this reflection for some time. As some of you may have heard, we had a baby at the end of the year. She is amazing. Now that I am easing back into writing and podcasting, this was the first piece I wanted to write. It would …
Rapture Drill: Watch Every Video Episode of Season 2 (Revealing Jesus)
• 1 Minute Read Subscribe via iTunes or Google Season 2 I’m so excited about season two of Rapture Drill. These are truly the outcome of lots of planning and hard work! In these six episodes, which are in fact video based, you will be introduced to the context and vision of the book of Revelation. I …
Jesus Never Said: “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”
• 4 Minute Read Perhaps you’ve heard the catchphrase: “God helps those who help themselves.” It might have come up at a dinner table during the election. In our day, this phrase comes up in political banter more than any other place. One side claims that Jesus gives everyone a fair go at life, …
Why Rapture Predictors Are Always Wrong (Revelation in a Nutshell)
• 4 Minute Read You will never correctly predict something that isn’t actually in the scriptures.
Protestants Don’t Know What to Do with Mary
• 6 Minute Read Mary. There’s something about her, so they say. Protestants haven’t known what to do with her. I’ve seen two basic trends. 1) Protestants who ignore Mary’s subversive joy. 2) Protestants who run from Mary’s miracle. Both of these trends are troubling. Many “traditionalists” ignore Mary (for the most part) because of …
Baby Jesus meek and mild, overthrew an empire – Wild!
• 6 Minute Read Baby Jesus Meek and Mild // Pray for me an Orphan Child // Be my strength, be my friend // Be with me until the end Perhaps you remember this prayer from childhood that kids would say around Christmas time. Well, kids… buckle up…because this post is all about the …
Repurposed for Peace: Christmas, Crucifixion & Reconciliation
• 2 Minute Read They shall beat swords into plowshares, and spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, [nor] learn war anymore. Isaiah 2.4 (NRSV) I have a bottle topper that says: “Recycled from disarmed nuclear weapon systems.” Its opposite reads: “Make wine not war.” Whether you drink wine or …