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April 2024

April 23, 2024
Have you ever heard of luxury beliefs? They are a significant shift in how we...
April 16, 2024
Matthew 13 gives a multifaceted view of God's Kingdom, defying and redefining the expectations of...
April 09, 2024
Bookstores are replete with self-help books. This is an individualistic approach focusing on how I...
April 02, 2024
This semester, I've been teaching students about how to read Scripture missionally. Reading the Bible...

March 2024

March 26, 2024
Americans now treat culture as a sacred creed. This sacralization of culture in American society...
March 19, 2024
In contemporary American society, a striking phenomenon has emerged: the sacralization of culture and cultural...
March 12, 2024
Here are 10 ways that honor and shame manifest in various aspects of American life....
March 05, 2024
The Western church finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. With society becoming ever more individualistic,...

February 2024

February 27, 2024
The concept of "name" in modern Western contexts has largely been reduced to a matter...
February 20, 2024
The following is a guest post based on Matthew Bennett’s Amazon review of Donald McGavran’s...
February 13, 2024
The relationship between individualism and polarization is undeniable but nuanced. Individualism champions personal freedom and...
February 06, 2024
Identity is an intricate mosaic, shaped by myriad influences. As we navigate our understanding of...

January 2024

January 30, 2024
The dramatic narrative of the Revelation narrative presents a peculiar theology of “conquest” and redemption...
January 23, 2024
The book of Revelation unveils a cosmic panorama where the destiny of creation converges upon...
January 16, 2024
Identity formation is a multifaceted process. It’s heavily influenced by cultural, familial, and personal experiences....
January 09, 2024
Culture profoundly shapes how we view the world, interact with others, and understand ourselves. When...
January 02, 2024
Cultural dynamics play an indispensable role in shaping the identity of individuals. Given the increasing...

December 2023

December 27, 2023
I recently learned that a screenplay has already been written for a new movie on...
December 19, 2023
As the year winds down, we all look forward to the same thing—year-end lists! So,...
December 12, 2023
Here are 4 ways people pursue status. While each represents a way up or down...
December 04, 2023
It’s nearing NFL playoff time and it’s the Christmas season. So, here’s a topic that...

November 2023

November 28, 2023
This post explores how status affects the church and why discerning these dynamics has profound...
November 20, 2023
People in the U.S. Think They Are Better Than They Actually Are. People in Asia...
November 14, 2023
Status is the hierarchy resulting from how we value (appraise) differences. A fundamental desire, status...
November 07, 2023
It's that time of year again-- the 2023 Annual Conference of the Evangelical Theological Society...

October 2023

October 31, 2023
Everyone cares about status. To say otherwise means you’re delusional or simply don’t understand status....
October 24, 2023
Some claim that punishment is the mechanism that secures God’s forgiveness; instead, it is the...
October 17, 2023
Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother demonstrates how Paul uses Artemis to contextualize his message for the...
October 10, 2023
Much written about Artemis of Ephesus is manifestly wrong. Sandra Glahn's Nobody's Mother helps to...
October 03, 2023
The Old Testament presents numerous examples of sacrifices, many of which can be understood as...
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