by Stuart | 19 Sep 2022 | Blog
One of the curses of the contemporary Western-influenced evangelical church has been the rise of celebrity Christianity. While it is often no fault of the preacher’s, many Christians have elevated certain gifted preachers to celebrity, if not cult, status. One of the...
by Stuart | 13 Sep 2022 | Blog
It’s usually pretty easy to tell what commemorative event is coming next by popping into the shop closest to you. At some point in January, displays of hearts and chocolates will remind you that Valentine’s Day is coming. Soon after 15 February, Easter eggs will creep...
by Stuart | 9 Sep 2022 | Reviews
Taylor Schumann grew up in a God, Guns, and Country culture. Her family owned guns and, with them, she staunchly defended the God-given right to gun ownership. Then she was shot. At work. And no good guy with a gun stepped in to save her. It sparked her rethinking of...
by Stuart | 17 Aug 2022 | Reviews
Preston Sprinkle’s approach to theology is interesting. He does not shy away from tough subjects and, at least on his podcast, he engages with a wide array of voices. Because he embraces a posture of listening more than engaging, listening to one episode may skew your...
by Stuart | 4 Jul 2022 | Devotionals, Knowing Jesus
The prophet Isaiah once compared Israel to a fruitful vine (5:7). Historians tell us that this symbol became so precious to God’s people that they decorated the temple with an elaborate carving of a vineyard. One Bible dictionary paints the picture: In the temple at...
