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We are great sinners greatly forgiven called to grealty forgive others.

A recent article in Salon suggests that the idea of cyberspace will soon come an end, and I tend to agree. While there would be some loss, I believe it would be a net gain. Maybe the way to begin is simply to stop using the term.

You never know when a resurrection is on the way.

Distinguishing law and gospel is not simply a theological exercise. Perhaps you can relate to this story...

By reducing our conceptions of the church to an institution or organization to be managed, there often follows a decreased expectation of the supernatural in the affairs and activities of the church and, by extension, the individual Christian.

You may not know this, but ministry is spiritually hazardous to your soul.

When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.

I love writing book reviews and I love reading them. Since I cannot possibly read and review all of the interesting books out there, here are a few notable links I’ve collected recently:

Christ is Lord over all the storms of life.

Nothing motivates a new life like grace received into the heart.

Jesus is not safe but he's good.

It is high time for the church to honor its Founder by embracing sola gratia anew, to reignite the beacon of hope for the hopeless and point all of us bedraggled performancists back to the freedom and rest of the Cross.

Day 2 of our Lenten devotional series.

We’ve all read the headlines about the historic resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the first such resignation in over 600 years.

If we dare to say we are looking for Jesus, he will invite us to come and spend the day with him.

Unless the faith of preachers is in Christ alone–-and not in any other person, ecclesiastical institution, theological system, moral prescription, or master recipe for human loveliness–they will be of very little use in the pulpit.

There are billions of stories unfolding in this world. What a joy it will be to trace these threads, these stories, to see how they are interwoven, and to praise God for his mercy and his grace in and through each one.

Prior to Constantine, the church, although organized, was less institutional and more communal or organic. In other words, the outside world didn’t think of “the church” as that building on the corner. Instead they thought of a community of people who were distinct in both their conduct and character, the overarching characteristics being their love for others, compassion toward the needy, and joy-filled lives.

With Pope Benedict XVI's shocking resignation this morning, evangelical Christians might be tempted to see this the way a college football fan might view the departure of his rival team's head coach. But the global stakes are much, much higher.

At any given moment I have everything I truly need.