I recently preached on the John 11 text, Lazarus’ death. Despite being theological trained and serving in vocational ministry for nearly 25 years, this passage still gives me pause. What was Jesus waiting on? Why allow Lazarus to suffer, let alone his sisters, to experience devastating loss, especially when they know that Jesus can heal, … Continue reading
Michal Mantel leads a faith-based global humanitarian organization that has provided over 6 million people access to safe water. We sat down with the CEO to discuss how the pandemic has affected their work and his new book, “Thirsting for Living Water.” Subscribe or Livestream CBF’s podcast shares stories from across the Fellowship and innovative … Continue reading
Bathsheba was a victim of sexual assault from the king said to be ordained by God and a man after God’s own heart. While I let that statement sit there for a moment, I want each of us to consider how recently we might have heard or taken this interpretation of the events of 2 … Continue reading
An honest assessment of my adolescence is quite possibly one of the most remarkable tales of learning who you don’t want to be by experience. Never mind my many peers that could line up and tell you just about all the dumb things I said, did, or failed to do, because I’d be the first … Continue reading
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend about something, let’s just say about going on a cruise, and the next thing you know, you start to see advertisements for cruises on your social media platforms or the sidebar ads on the internet? That’s because, quite literally, big brother tech is listening to you. … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” That may be the case, but often modernity slaps a new coat of paint on something that looks and feels eerily similar to something that has happened before. As a lover of history, I am fascinated by our forebearers’ life, times, and … Continue reading
Angry, bigoted, judgmental, close-minded, intolerant, homophobic, and xenophobic are just a few often used to describe American Christians. Does this represent all of Jesus’ followers in America? Certainly not. But have you ever stopped and considered why these descriptors are so often used? The irony is that we know Jesus’ words, “By this everyone will … Continue reading
We are living longer than we have ever lived in the history of humankind. In 2018, there were approximately 52.4 million adults aged 65+. Experts predict that this figure will nearly double to 94.7 million by 2060. One study indicates that half of all children born in western societies today will celebrate their 100th birthday … Continue reading
What do zombies, sexism in higher education, and the KKK all have in common? Kelly J. Baker. Well, at least she has written about all these things. Author of “The Gospel According to the Klan” and “The Zombies Are Coming: The Realities of the Zombie Apocalypse in American Culture,” Dr. Baker serves as the master … Continue reading
While you are online shopping this week, be sure to download and subscribe to the CBF Podcast. This week, we are gifting you three amazing episodes. Episode One – Pamela Ebstyne King and Justin Barret: Thriving with Stone Age Minds King, the executive director of the Thrive Center and Professor of Applied Developmental Science in … Continue reading