In many Christians’ lives today, church has slowly drifted down the priority list. Work, sport, children’s activities, social commitments, weekend breakaways, and even simple tiredness can push church further and further to the margins. For some, church has become something we attend when it’s convenient rather than something that shapes our lives. But when we… Continue reading Why Church Should Be More of a Priority to You
The King Who Never Fails
Reflections on 1 Samuel 10. In 1 Samuel 8, Israel demanded a king “like the nations.” In doing so, they rejected God Himself as their King. Yet, we see in 1 Samuel 10, God did not abandon His people – even in their rebellion. God gave them Saul—tall, handsome, and chosen—but ultimately flawed. Saul would… Continue reading The King Who Never Fails
How Churches Choose the Wrong Leaders
Reflections on 1 Samuel 9:1-10:1 The world has a long history of bad leaders. Time and again we see leaders who begin with great promise but end in disaster, leaving behind broken institutions, wounded people, and deep disappointment. Sadly, this pattern is not limited to politics or business. It happens in churches too. Many churches… Continue reading How Churches Choose the Wrong Leaders
Narcegesis Strikes Again: Why You Shouldn’t Try to Part the Red Sea
My first Narcegesis blog post was about how the Bible is not about me, but rather for me. Another vitally important aspect of biblical exegesis in properly understanding the Bible is distinguishing between the descriptive and prescriptive parts of Scripture. Descriptive passages of the Bible describe or recount, in narrative form, what happened in the… Continue reading Narcegesis Strikes Again: Why You Shouldn’t Try to Part the Red Sea
Narcegesis: Exegesis Gone Wrong
A friend of mine invented a new word to describe what is happening in many churches today—and I absolutely love it. “Narcegesis.” Narcegesis is exegesis gone wrong. Exegesis means “exposition or explanation.” Biblical exegesis involves the careful examination of a particular text of Scripture in order to properly understand it. Exegesis aims to arrive at… Continue reading Narcegesis: Exegesis Gone Wrong