Hypocritical · Judging · Matthew · Mercy

Are Christians Forbidden From Judging?

Many times I hear from people who aren’t Christians, “you are judging, Christians are not supposed to judge.” They point to one of the few verses they know, which is Matthew 7:1a, which says, “judge not.” But they don’t have anything to say beyond that. If we only looked at those two words, we would… Continue reading Are Christians Forbidden From Judging?

Forgiveness · Lament · Lamentations · Mercy · New Year

New Mercies for a New Year

As we approach a new year, many of us are excited. We have had a great last year, and we are hoping that this year is the same. For those whose last year was not what they had hoped for, there can be new mercies this year. As the author of Lamentations writes “His mercies… Continue reading New Mercies for a New Year

Critical Theory · Guest Blogger · Justice · Ty Woznek

Throw Out the Micah 6:8 Lake House Sign

This article is by guest blogger Ty Woznek. He is the senior pastor of Heartland Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. Ty and I have been friends for several years. We often discuss theology, Christian philosophy, and church practice, sometimes on a weekly basis. Ty worked on a project concerning Micah 6:8 in seminary, and I asked… Continue reading Throw Out the Micah 6:8 Lake House Sign