The Essence of Cruciform Discipleship

One of my favorite summary statements of what it means to live as a disciple of Jesus is in 1 John 4:19 . . . "We love because He first loved us." God made the first move to love us by moving toward us in Jesus. That love moves us to vertical love for Him …

Developing the God-Glorifying Potential of His Creation

In God’s kingdom, which he has set up by creating it, the special role he has assigned to humanity is that we should serve as his “under-kings,” vice-regents, or stewards. We are to rule over the creation so that God’s reputation is enhanced within his cosmic kingdom. ... Over this good creation, God calls the …

The Gospel Is Not Just For Individuals

The gospel, you see, is not just a message for individuals, telling them how to avoid God’s wrath. It is also a message about a kingdom, a society, a new community, a new covenant, a new family, a new nation, a new way of life, and therefore, a new culture. God calls us to build …

Dentistry Is Ministry

Bridging Biblical Worldview and Work I'm not sure if I've highlighted this interview/article I wrote for BreakPoint.org, so I thought I would draw your attention to it just in case you missed it. In the article I interview my friend, Dr. Jim McKinney, about his vocational journey and the wisdom he's gained along the way …