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  • A Prayer for the Election

    O God, we acknowledge You today as Lord, not only of individuals, but of nations and governments.  We ask that today you guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives. We thank You for the opportunity that this election year puts before us, to vote and influence the future of…

  • Lessons from Lewis’s “Learning in War-Time”

    I recently re-encountered C.S. Lewis’s sermon on learning in war time, which he delivered to undergraduates at Oxford in the autumn of 1939. From my notes, it seems I first read this essay some ten years ago, so I figured it would be worth a re-read. The following are some reflections from my read through.

  • Some Highly Subjective Movie Rankings

    Movies are great. I love movies. The stories. The drama. The emotions. Movies are one of the best parts of being privileged to live at this moment in time. Like all such blessings, this means that we should subjectively rank and argue about what the best movies are. For your consideration, therefore, below are my…

  • Mere Christian Practices for the Election

    This post originally appeared as an AriseU message at Arise Church in Fenton, MO. Have you ever wondered how you can engage in politics in a way that reflects Jesus? In today’s world, it’s so easy to focus on what policy, party, or candidate we think is best and then turn around to vilify those…

  • The Shortcomings of Specialization

    Specialization has been an undeniable boon in many areas of life and work. From athletes focusing on specific skills to medical professionals honing their craft, our world thrives on the expertise that specialization brings. As I write this, I’m sitting in a hospital, thankful that a congregant is under the care of doctors and nurses…

  • Most Influential Christian Books in History

    I was recently talking with a friend who wants to learn more about church history and they asked for some top ten lists to get acquainted with important people and books from the history of Christianity. So I sent them the following list. Now, a quick caveat here: These are books that specifically influenced theology,…

  • Another Wave

    Another wave of panic hits me. The dread wells up in my heart I can feel my stomach drop, and my whole body begin to buzz. I’ve never been struck by lightning or electrocuted, but I imagine that if I could experience that in slow motion, this is what it feels like. Everything is hot…

  • Ten Most Influential Christians in History

    I was recently talking with a friend who wants to learn more about church history and they asked for some top ten lists to get acquainted with important people and books from the history of Christianity. So I sent them the following list. Now, a quick caveat here: these are Christians who specifically influenced theology,…

  • What Is Revelation About?

    We launched a new series on Revelation at Arise this past Sunday. You might think that means we’re looking at how Revelation connects to our world today and when we think Jesus is returning. But that’s not quite right. Instead, we’re talking an idealist approach to Revelation and looking at the Last Words that this…

  • Announcing Faith Across Traditions

    For the past ten years, I’ve served as an editor at Conciliar Post, a website dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue across Christian traditions. In honor of ten years of work, we’ve just published a collection of our best essays from the past decade, titled Faith Across Traditions. In it, you’ll find essays on conversions and…