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Few objections to Christianity feel as compelling, or as emotionally charged, as the charge of hypocrisy. History is filled with examples of people who have claimed the name of Christ while living in ways that are cruel, abusive, and morally reprehensible. From...

I recently read a book written by a pastor in IFB circles that contained this statement: "There is no higher calling on this side of eternity than to be summoned by God Himself into His service." I'm quoting that word for word, because I don't want the context to be...

There’s an epidemic in pulpits across the country. Pastors and church leaders who lead like dictators are all too common. They breed fear, manipulate loyalty, and replace Christ-centered shepherding with control. This is not about one ministry but a spirit that can ta…

**Today’s post is written by my friend Kyle Rich. I’m grateful for his contribution and the perspective he brings. I asked him to share some thoughts on handling hard times.  There are seasons in life that we would never have picked for ourselves. Plans Change. Doors...

Jeremiah 31:34 - "...for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more." God says He will “remember their sin no more.” We read that in passages like Jeremiah 31:34 and assume that must be the model for our own forgiveness, that if we truly...

Rethinking Pragmatism in the IFB Movement I recently found myself standing in my office, scanning the rows of books on my shelf, and I couldn’t help but notice just how pragmatic the IFB movement tends to be. Here’s what I mean: I probably own a dozen theological...