Is it possible for anything good to come from suffering? That question is the starting point for my message this past weekend at Eastbrook Church as I continued our series, "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter." We journeyed through 1 Peter 3:13-22, where Peter brings together our unjust suffering with Jesus' unjust suffering. You can watch the message …
Apologetics as Evangelism
It's a pleasure to write for The Gospel Life blog. Today, I wrote a post, "Apologetic Evangelism," as part of their eight-part series, "What's Your Evangelism Style." Here's an excerpt. Between the ages of 2 and 5, there is a persistent question that children ask teachers, parents, grandparents, and other adult figures. It is a …
Perched on the Shoulders of Giants (EMQ)
In October, I had the privilege of writing an article for the Evangelical Missions Quarterly entitled "Perched on the Shoulders of Giants," reflecting on how legacy can be a positive aspect of future vision for churches on mission. As a follow-up to the article, they invited me to join in with their monthly podcast, which …
Righteous Relationships (discussion questions)
Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message, "Righteous Relationships," which is part of our series "Exiles" on the book of 1 Peter. This study walks through 1 Peter 3:1-12. In which of your relationships do you find it most easy to share your faith in Jesus? In which relationships do you find it harder …
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Righteous Relationships
What does apple pie, fresh fruit, and exile faith have in common? This past weekend at Eastbrook Church I continued our series, "Exiles: A Study of 1 Peter," looking at our relationships from 1 Peter 3:1-12: wives, husbands, and the community of God. You can watch the message here or subscribe to our audio podcast, following along with the …
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