Learning from the Lion
Written on December 31, 2021 at 1:44 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Learning from the LionA new podcast Learning from the Lion Tomorrow morning my new pod goes live. A daily devotional series based on the gospel of Mark. Why not start… Read More
00–Forty Days with James: Reflections on a Powerful Epistle
Written on December 31, 2021 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Begin the New Year grounded in the Word and inspired by the message. Forty Days with James (the brother of Jesus) will take us through this powerful letter by the… Read More
The Sinner’s Prayer (with updated reflections), by Stephen Staten
Written on December 27, 2021 at 12:00 am, by SEOteric
Introduction C.S. Lewis used the term ‘a great cataract of nonsense’ to describe how people use a modern idea to construe Bible theology. One such example, perhaps the best example,… Read More
Not A Fully Invested Disciple? The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Written on December 26, 2021 at 2:00 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear Discipleship-first friends,A logical fallacy is when you make an argument based on reasoning that’s just plain wrong. In a previous article, I argued Jesus taught that logical fallacies are… Read More
The Birth of Jesus: The Best Historical Evidence, by Jef Breshears
Written on December 22, 2021 at 9:31 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
December 20, 2021 Jefrey D. Breshears “In the Fullness of Time” In Galatians 4:4 the apostle Paul writes that “In the fullness of time” God sent forth his Son to… Read More
Two Miracles
Written on December 21, 2021 at 7:17 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
AUTHOR Greg Koukl Published on 5/1/2013 https://www.str.org/w/two-miracles A Christian’s theology is minimally defined by two miraculous events. The first miracle no one ever saw, because it The first miracle no… Read More
‘The Chosen’ is the latest in a long line of innovations the church has embraced – The Christian Chronicle
Written on December 21, 2021 at 6:45 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Scott Elliott, a Texas minister, explains what this hit show about Jesus gets right. Scott Elliott Growing up in church is a great blessing, but it also means we know… Read More
Heretic Scum
Written on December 19, 2021 at 9:55 am, by Douglas Jacoby
I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said “Stop! Don’t do… Read More
The Worst Pandemic Ever: the Black Death
Written on December 15, 2021 at 9:30 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The story of the Black Death is the story of a perfect storm. A massive pandemic and plague that devastated humanity. It is the tale of a lethal bacterium that… Read More
Greetings from the Lands of St. Nicholas; Myra, Patara, St. Nicholas Island
Written on December 15, 2021 at 9:21 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on… Read More
David Gushee on LGBTQ
Written on December 15, 2021 at 9:00 am, by Douglas Jacoby
A thoughtful American sister recently asked what I thought of evangelical scholar David P. Gushee’s Changing Our Mind: Definitive 3rd Edition of the Landmark Call for Inclusion of LGBT Christians with Response… Read More
Great Apologetics & Philosophy website
Written on December 12, 2021 at 10:52 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Paul Copan Paul Copan is a Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family… Read More
Bethlehem’s Supernatural Star | Crossway Articles
Written on December 12, 2021 at 10:48 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
December 06, 2021 by: John Piper A Mysterious Star Over and over, the Bible baffles our curiosity about just how certain things happened. How did this “star” get the magi from… Read More
The 10/40 Window
Written on December 6, 2021 at 12:29 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
What is the 10/40 Window? The Moroccan Arabs in Morocco are a large unreached people groups in the 10/40 Window. The 10/40 Window is the rectangular area of North Africa, the… Read More
A Review of Patterns of Evidence: Exodus
Written on December 5, 2021 at 7:39 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
By Krista Wenzel On Monday evening I went to see the much anticipated documentary film, Patterns of Evidence: Exodus by filmmaker Tim Mahoney and Thinking Man Films. Filmaker Tim Mahoney in Luxor,… Read More
Advent: Living Expectation
Written on December 5, 2021 at 7:24 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Art by Catherine Williamson | Learn more at www.catherinescolors.com “The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name… Read More
Carefully Steward Your Power, by Peter Scazzero
Written on December 5, 2021 at 7:16 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Carefully Steward Your Power The following post are excerpts from “Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World” by Peter… Read More
The Danger of Logical Fallacies
Written on December 5, 2021 at 7:06 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
I grew up in the late 70’s and the 80’s. I remember when everything was Satanic. Rock music was Satanic. Movies were Satanic. He-Man was Satanic. Even Johnson &… Read More
The Examen, Christmas Carols & Refreshment
Written on December 3, 2021 at 6:11 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
January Refreshment is Coming…. I know it’s only the start of December, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what’s coming round the corner. The seasonal rush… Read More
Our Discipleship Problem Is Actually a Gospel Problem
Written on December 2, 2021 at 10:12 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
By Matt Dabbs and Bobby Harrington for the Discipleship.org team What is the gospel? Why aren’t more Christians making disciples? The answers to these two questions are inextricably linked. Our… Read More
Risen Jesus with Mike Licona
Written on December 2, 2021 at 8:46 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
From Mike: GratitudeSeveral new donors have joined us. Thank you! ActivitiesIn November, the majority of my work involved editing a chapter I wrote, “Did Jesus think he was God?” that… Read More
A Helpful Teacher-All Classes
Written on December 2, 2021 at 10:43 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
All classes from 27 November’s UK Teaching Conference are now available. This highly interactive session involved participants from 12 countries. The principal speakers were Andy Boakye (Manchester), Malcolm Cox (Watford),… Read More
