Empowering Gifts of Grace (1 Peter 4:10)
Bible Christian Church in Garden City, Kansas invited me to preach on September 3, 2023. This time I was asked to speak on the importance of God’s gifts of grace from 1 Peter 4:10.
What are We Here For? (1 John 1:1-4)
I had the privilege to preach at Bible Christian Church in Garden City, Kansas on July 2, 2023. Being given the freedom to choose the topic or text, I thought it might be time to […]
Demetrius the Chronographer: Exploring (Extra) Biblical Literature
Historical Background: The text known as Demetrius the Chronographer is a set of six Greek fragments attributed to Demetrius. The text is the earliest Jewish writing in Greek known other than the LXX. By being […]
God Doesn’t Support Your Revolution(s) [Common Thought]
When the world witnessed the crowds of many young, white Trump supporters attacking the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, many thought America might be coming to an end—the end of democracy even! While the […]
The Bible, The Body, Eucharist & Sex [Radio]
I was invited to be on The Common Good radio on AM 1160 up in Chicagoland (July 24, 2020). One of the hosts, Brian From, was on vacation so the other host, my friend, Ian […]
Allegiance Matters
Anger in the streets, a city dedicated to peace by force, public beatings, and rights denied–Paul and Silas’ struggles in Philippi reveal a way to live the gospel.
Common Thought 