Anxious for Nothing: Learning Contentment by Following Jesus
Avoiding anxiety and learning contentment in the Christian life
Greed which Is Idolatry: Following Jesus in an Age of Consumption
In Empire of Illusion, Chris Hedges describes the city of Las Vegas as a “spectacle.” It is a place designed to cater to the fantasies of those who visit. It amuses, or perhaps…
Cleaning Out Our Cupboards: Social Media, Mass Media, and Christian Consumption of Information
In 2018, I weighed in at a doughy 250lbs. While I liked to think of myself as “muscular,” looking back on some older pictures (thank you Facebook), it is hard…
Becoming Useful to God
For more on becoming useful to God, download the first offering from Shine Bright 365 titled “Becoming Useful to God.” “If I know my own heart to-day, I would rather…
Twenty Questions: Christians and Pro-Life in the United States
With the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson, Christians will likely encounter those with questions. In an effort to assist believers as they answer those who are confused…
God’s Cubicle Is In the Basement
When I applied for my first ministry job after completing my doctoral coursework, I felt a strong call to serve rural pastors. There was a Director of Missions opening with…
A Framework for Discipled Discernment (5 of 6)
Christian spiritual discernment grows as we commit to becoming disciples of Christ. Discipleship requires that we learn to obey. We study God’s word, pray, worship, fast, and engage in a…
Influences on Discipleship (3 of 6)
Whether we are reading a story in the paper, watching a television show or movie, listening to a radio program, or simply having a conversation with someone on the street,…
Why Christians Need to Get Serious about Discipleship Now (1 of 6)
Why is discipleship important? Why do God’s people need to get serious about discipleship now? The simple answer: now is better than later. While it may be tempting to create…
Designer Discipleship (4 of 6)
In my 20’s I worked as a personal trainer in a boutique, one-on-one fitness studio. Designing unique programs for clients was a big part of the job. Not every client…