In my house growing up, “Not Me” was basically our fourth sibling. Whenever something got broken, spilled, or mysteriously misplaced, our parents would ask “Who did this?” The answer from us three kids was always the same: “Not me.” The lamp got knocked over? Not me. Someone left the freezer door open? Definitely not me.… Continue reading Don’t Be a ‘Not Me’ Christian: Why Every Believer Has a Role in God’s Mission
Have you ever felt like you had to choose between being a person of faith and being a person who thinks critically? Why do so many people assume you can either be a thinker or a believer—but not both? Going back as far as the Enlightenment, it’s been in vogue to pit faith and reason… Continue reading True Faith Isn’t Blind: Why Christians Can Think, Question, and Still Believe
I’m a day late posting this week, but for good reason. I’m currently on the North Carolina coast, enjoying some much-needed vacation time with my extended family. There’s nothing quite like a beach trip with my wife, kids, siblings, and parents. It’s the kind of week that fills my soul with joy and, hopefully, ends… Continue reading Your Integrity Travels With You
Yesterday, I had a rare privilege. As a pastor, I spend most Sundays in the pulpit, preaching the Word of God to the people of God. But several times each year, I try to simply sit and worship alongside our church family while another member of our pastoral team preaches. Yesterday was one of those… Continue reading What Is Great Preaching? Four Qualities to Look For in Every Sermon
Sometimes the most dangerous thing in church isn’t outright heresy—it’s addition. That’s what Acts 15 is all about. As Paul and Barnabas returned from their first missionary journey, celebrating all that God had done among the Gentiles, a new controversy threatened to derail the joy and unity of the early church. A group from Judea… Continue reading Stop Adding to the Gospel: What the Early Church Got Right
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Joshua Wester 