Good & Angry – David Powlison

I have been angry lately. Really angry. Angrier than I have ever thought I could have been. I am angry … More

My tears and pain I lift up as an offering – Andrew Brunson

Andrew Brunson gave his Testimony at CIU on Oct 3rd (link posted at the end). He was a missionary in … More

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes – by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien

Have you ever wondered if you really understood the Bible for what it says rather than reading yourselves into the … More

Rethinking the Church and its Professionalization

The modernization of our Western society has led churches to become more professional. Indeed, many churches now have a vision … More

Disappointed with God – Philip Yancey

“Where is God?” is the question many Christians and unbelievers ask when evil occurs. Where is God when a child … More

The Jesus I never knew – Philip Yancey

The first time I read the four Gospels as a “grown-up,” I was shocked by Jesus’ attitude and words. I … More

Practicing Affirmation – Sam Crabtree

For some reason, affirming is not an obvious practice. Some of us even doubt its usefulness. We may not practice … More

Graduating from Columbia International University

I have finally graduated from seminary after 8 years of study. I started in 2011 after a time of reflection … More

Why on Earth Did Anyone Become a Christian in the First Three Centuries? – Larry W. Hurtado

This short book is an introductory response to this question used as title: Why on earth did anyone become a … More

Exegetical Fallacies – D.A. Carson

The first translations of the Bible in English came around 1500 with the reformation movement. Before that period, studying the … More