
Biblical Narrative Contradictions?
In Part 3 of this series on biblical contradictions, we examine questions like “Will the earth last forever?” and “Is Jesus the only man to have ever ascended into heaven?”

Are There Contradictions In God's Character? (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this series on biblical contradictions, we examine questions like “Is God the author of evil?” and “Does God delight in burnt offerings?”

Does Christianity Come With Benefits?
Should we expect any special treatment for being Christians? Will God bless believers any more or less than non-Christians this side of heaven?

Are There Contradictions in God's Character? (Part 1)
The Bible contains over 30,000 verses, written over a span of around 4,000 years by men of varying experiences and cultures. It’s no wonder, then, that when reading scripture through the lens of our own context and experiences, things begin to pop out that seem to contradict each other. But Scripture is perfect, how can this be true? Read on as Stephen begins to unpack and refute some of the common “discrepancies” we see in scripture.

3 (Good) Reasons Your Church Isn't Growing
If your church isn't growing, it doesn't always mean something is wrong, it could mean something is right. I know for a lot of us church leaders, church growth is, well, it's an idol. Let's be honest, it's an idol. It's tough on our egos when our church isn't growing or is getting smaller. Sometimes it is an indication that something isn't going right, but that's not always the case.

What Is Holiness? Let's Demystify It
Holiness is complicated. There’s no shortage of competing thoughts, opinions, and questions about what it means for us. So let’s demystify it a little bit.

Busy for the Sake of Busy; or, Moving Rocks
The word “busy” has become a huge part of our every day vernacular. We race and race and go and go and everything seems like it’s the most important thing at that moment. But how do we know what’s really valuable?

The Myth of Compatibility
In a world where relationship experts are ubiquitous and personality tests about to tell you who a compatible partner is, I’m here to tell you one very encouraging thing: compatibility isn’t why your relationships fail. You are.

How Long Does It Take to Read the Bible?
How long does it take the average reader to read through the Bible? How much should you be reading every day?

A Year for Growth
Where do I want to go in 2021? No idea! But here’s what I do know: I want to focus on growth.


Which Side Is Right?
As the political landscape gets more and more divisive, how do we know which side is the right one? The answer is deceptively simple.