Christians Don’t Understand How Horrible Christendom Was (as Is)
Denying these historical facts is revisionism, and attempts to deflect or rationalize them are forms of dehumanization.
Is the Rain Not Just?
God‘s justice is intimately tied to God‘s mercy.
Missions & the Mythology of Western Christian Supremacy
Unlike Stetzer, I see no reason to valorize Chau.
Missions: Is It Love or Colonization?
Even people with good intentions can become tools of oppression within evangelical institutions and still call it love.
The World’s Hidden Health Crisis
Without water, there is no life.
What Jesus’ Economy Looks Like
As Christians, we need to have a holistic approach to life transformation. We need to be about creating jobs, planting churches, and meeting basic needs — one community at a time.
Clean Water and ‘The Living Water’
It’s not just the spiritual freedom of Jesus that people need; they also need their physical needs met. God has called us to both spiritually and physically renew communities.
The Power of Going First
Paul joined Jesus not just in his glory but in his suffering. He went first and did so without regret.
Two (or Three) Things NOT to Say About Your Short-Term Mission Trip
Last night I was reading a book by a young woman who moved to Africa as a teenager. Her story stirred up a lot of feelings, both positive and negative, for me.
Let's Stop Pretending Ministry is All Fun and Games
JUNE 24, 2014 | BY: STEPHEN MATTSON -- In a society obsessed with consumerism, comfort, and entertainment, it’s not surprising that the Great...