Dale Chamberlain
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
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Was Satan Really an Angel?
Though Stan is known by many names, the devil is still somewhat mysterious to us. Through the centuries, superstition and occultic practices have been mixed with biblical tradition to shape our...Thursday, September 10, 2020
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4 Great Reasons to Not Be ‘Color Blind’
In an effort to bring about racial unity, many often claim to be color blind, meaning that they don’t see race. The thinking is that if you don’t see race, then you can’t discriminate on the...Monday, August 10, 2020
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What Is the Baptism of Fire and Is it Even Biblical?
The phrase “baptism by fire” is often used to describe a difficult transition. It might be used to describe a new soldier enduring boot camp, a person who just got a promotion or who has recently...Friday, July 24, 2020
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How Did Jesus Address Negative Feelings toward Women (Misogyny)?
As followers of Jesus, when we battle misogyny, we must do so humbly. We must do so with conviction. And we must never lose hope. As we honor one another as image-bearers of God, we are becoming...Monday, June 22, 2020
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What Should Church Leaders Expect When Quarantine Is Over?
This has been a strange season for the Church, to say the least. Not being able to meet together for months at a time has really changed the way we lead our people. And many of us are looking...Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Why Palm Sunday Is Still in the Palm of God's Hand Despite Pandemic
Regardless of what happens this Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter, this year’s Holy Week will be memorable. The God who saves has not left us. He is actively working. He has a plan. Miracles we...Thursday, April 2, 2020
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3 Ways Pastors Can Help Make 'Easter in Quarantine' a Special Celebration
Here are three ways pastors and church leaders can deliver a very special Easter, while we’re all staying at home under quarantine.Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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What Did Jesus Really Look Like?
Even more important than knowing about Jesus’ bone structure and attire choices is understanding what it looks like to live a life like his.Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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Is it Historically Verifiable that Jesus Really Rose from the Dead?
Our faith hinges on the belief that Jesus rose from the dead, not figuratively but literally. Let’s take a look at the evidence, five false presumptions, and the truth about Jesus'...Monday, March 23, 2020
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6 Critical Ways Church Leaders Should Prepare for COVID-19
As concern mounts about the spread of the coronavirus, Church leaders can’t afford to ignore it. This virus has affected the more than 100,000 people who have been infected by it, and millions of...Thursday, March 12, 2020
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How Does Biblical Sabbath Apply in Today's 24-7 World?
While we aren't bound to Old Testament Sabbath, it still has plenty to teach us about how to live. Here are 5 practical reasons to embrace a regular time of holy rest.Friday, November 15, 2019
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5 Things You Should Know about Old Testament Violence
Why would God endorse such violence? To some, this may seem like a divinely sanctioned crime against humanity. And this isn’t the only passage where we see this kind of thing. The book of Joshua...Monday, June 24, 2019
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7 Reasons the World May Hate That You're a Christian
There’s nothing new about the fact that Christians can be a polarizing group of people. From the very beginning of the Christian movement, followers of Jesus around the world have been...Thursday, May 30, 2019
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How to Lead at Home: 5 Important Things Men Need to Know
Too often, especially in the church, our idea of male leadership is wrapped up in certain cultural norms that, in many cases, no longer apply. Jesus is calling us to rise above these superficial...Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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Blessed Are The Meek: Meaning and Significance of Matthew 5:5
Even if you feel like nobody sees you, you can know that you are somebody to Jesus. Somebody he was willing to die for. Jesus delights in nobodies, because they aren’t nobodies to him.Tuesday, April 30, 2019