How To Draw Near To The Throne of Grace
Last week I spent an unexpectedly long time in small-town Alaska—in a town that revolves around commercial fishing. If you’ve seen shows like Deadliest Catch,...
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A La Carte (November 8)
Thanks to all who attended last night’s webinar on Logos. Those who had pre-registered should have received a copy of the recording; if not, you...
‘All the Light We Cannot See’ Reminds Me to Look for God
The novel and Netflix show explore scriptural themes of light and dark—and the cosmic reign of Christ. My wife and I spent our honeymoon in...
When 6 Churches Became 180: Philippines Shows Need for Resilient Congregations
The pandemic forced these 'polymorphic' churches to shift into house churches. When the Philippine government imposed restrictions on public gatherings in early 2020 due to...
Your Calling Is Christ, Not Marriage
Paul’s advice to stay unmarried—like his advice for any circumstance—is about complete devotion to Christ. It’s good to remain unmarried. These words aren’t mine but...
Meitei Christians Caught in Middle of Manipur Violence
Thousands of majority believers lost homes and churches in India's worst ethnic conflict this year. Yet they feel "overlooked and despised" by both sides. On...
A La Carte (November 7)
Good morning. Grace and peace to you today. Here’s your final reminder that this evening at 6 PM EST I’ll be hosting a webinar called...
Sudanese Protestant Church Destroyed in All Saints’ Day Bombing
The largest and second-oldest church in Omdurman was hit following similar bombings targeting local evangelical schools. At least two Christian buildings were bombed last week...
After Ohio Train Derailment, Christian Mom Runs for Mayor
Q&A with Misti Allison, who entered local politics because she saw her East Palestine community struggling. Election Day is on Tuesday for many local races,...
Younger Pastors Took the Brunt of the COVID-19 Burden
New research shows most ministers under 34 saw job responsibilities change and worried about their mental health. Michael Prevett spent his first few months in...
Kingdom Halls Reopen After Blasts at Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention in India Kills Four
The bombing is the first major attack on the community of 1.4 million since its beginnings in the country in 1905. Kingdom halls reopened for...
What the Mightiest Man Could Never Do
Everybody knew the local blacksmith. Everybody knew him because no matter where the townsfolk went, they could hear the sound of his hammer as it...
A La Carte (November 6)
Good morning from Oakville, Ontario! After many days of flight cancelations due to fog and volcanic ash, conditions in Unalaska finally cleared on Saturday and...
A Day’s Journey
In January of 2023, Tim Keesee and I set out on a journey—a journey that has since taken us around the world. Together we have...
Weekend A La Carte (November 4)
Yup, we are still in Unalaska since all of yesterday’s flights were once again canceled. There is some chance we get off the island on...
Pastor’s Family Trapped in Gaza Grieves Relatives Killed at Church
Former pastor of Gaza Baptist Church—stuck in Egypt since start of the war—scrambles to evacuate wife and children as they struggle to survive at St....
Free Stuff Fridays (Ligonier Ministries)
This week’s Free Stuff Friday is sponsored by Ligonier Ministries, who also sponsored the blog this week. As Protestants celebrate the work of God in...