EUGENE PETERSON’S passing reminded me of the monumental importance of passing the torch (and those looking for someone from which to receive it). Dallas Willard passed it before he left this earth. I hope the same is true for Eugene. Here’s the article I wrote about it earlier this year. — The phrase “passing the torch” is a commonly used metaphor to depict the act of passing on a charge or responsibility to another individual. The metaphor comes from the… Read more

Here’s a conference message I delivered in Ohio called “The Unsearchable Riches of Christ.” Listen to the episode in the following ways: iTunes   Podbean (Stream)   RSS Feed   PODCAST ARCHIVES – click here to see the complete list of episodes on one page. Read more

In our book, Pagan Christianity, George Barna and I wrote an entire chapter on the history of tithing from the Old Testament era, through the New Testament, and onward into church history. What we establish will shock most Christians. Namely, Christians didn’t begin the practice of tithing until hundreds of years after the death of the apostles. They certainly gave money to various needs. But they didn’t tithe as they do today. On another subject, have you ever asked yourself… Read more

In the 102nd episode of the “Christ is All” podcast, I talk about my unforgettable meeting with A.W. Tozer. The best books by Tozer can be found in my Best 100 Christian Books Ever Written list. You can listen to the episode in the following ways: iTunes Podbean (Stream) RSS Feed   PODCAST ARCHIVES – click here to see the complete list of episodes on one page. Read more

It’s been some time since I’ve posted on humor. But this short video is priceless as it underscores — with a creative dose of humor — what many behavioral experts have been saying for years: Women want a guy to just listen and understand while men only want to fix the problem.     Read more

Just when we think we’ve solved Jesus, He turns the tables on us. Jesus often comes to us in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. Just think about how He came to Earth. For centuries, Israel had waited for a political Messiah. They expected Him to lead a rebellion and free Israel from Roman oppression. But how did the Messiah make His entrance into the world? He came in a way that made it easy for His own people to… Read more

Since 2004, I’ve been giving messages on a subject that I’ve rarely heard anyone speak about or write on. The subject? What is JESUS doing NOW? We all know what He did when He was on earth “in the days of His flesh.” And we all know what He plans to do when He returns. But what’s His ministry — exactly  — since His ascension until His second coming? That’s what my upcoming book JESUS NOW: Unveiling the Present-Day Ministry… Read more

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus Christ presents Himself to us as food and drink. And so do so many of the shadows of Christ contained in the Old Testament. Coca-Cola’s new “friendly twist” bottle cannot be opened by one person. It requires another who also has the bottle. In the same way, we can never partake of the fullness of the riches of Jesus Christ by ourselves, as a solo Christian. We need the other members of the body. For… Read more

Today’s podcast episode is a spoken message I delivered at a conference in Toronto, Canada. It’s the first part of a series of talks on “the first relationship” which is part of the EXQUISITE PASSION Master Class on A Deeper Journey into God’s Eternal Purpose. A women who heard this message live was in tears when I finished. She kept repeating, “It’s so simple. It’s so simple. It’s so simple.” In short, it takes some complex theological ideas (what the ancient Christians called… Read more

“We need to rethink our entire concept of church and discover it afresh through the lens of Jesus and the apostles.”  ~ Reimagining Church (David C. Cook, 2008), p. 273. It’s Time to Rethink Church by Frank Viola: Part 1 from JRM on Vimeo. Its Time to Rethink Church by Frank Viola: Part 2 from JRM on Vimeo. Related Article: Rethinking Church – Addressing a Danger Read more