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Blessed Are the Poor

When the economic systems of this world fail the poor and vulnerable, where can they turn? Psalm 12:5 reveals a God who hears the groaning of the needy, rises to defend the afflicted, and promises safety to those who long for relief. In Christ, this promise reaches its ultimate fulfillment: the poor are not forgotten by God but are invited to place their hope fully in him and the coming kingdom. “Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.” — Luke 6:20 (CSB)

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Protestantism in Danger

A reflection on the growing tendency to frame Christian holiness primarily in terms of loving God, while neglecting the Bible's equally persistent call to actively resist, put off, and put to death sin. The gospel is about reconciliation with God and transformation through the Spirit—but love does not eliminate the ongoing war with the flesh. Following Jesus means embracing the cross, denying ourselves, and actively putting sin to death.

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Home Church Theology?

Theological depth matters for home churches—not as an excuse for theological specialization, but because Christian identity, formation, unity, and faithfulness depend upon knowing what we believe. Scripture calls the Church to grow in the knowledge of Christ, resist false teaching, test what we are taught, and remain connected to the broader Christian Church. This post explores why home churches need theological depth while also asking what that depth should look like in different contexts.

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Recommended Reading: Theology

A personal tour through the theological books that have most shaped my thinking and ministry, from Aquinas, Calvin, Arminius, and the Orthodox tradition to Oden, Cottrell, Forlines, Olson, and others. These books represent different Christian traditions, but together they demonstrate the remarkable depth and breadth of the Church's theological inheritance—and the value of learning from the whole body of Christ.

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