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Category Archives: Practical Theology
God with Us, and Us with God
Life changes when we grasp this simple truth: God is with us now, and we’re learning to be more fully with Him.
The Shepherd, the Sheep, and the Lamb
The biblical imagery of shepherds and sheep might seem distant from our modern experience, yet it speaks to our deepest need: to be known, protected, and led home.
Encountering the Risen Lord: From Doubt to Devotion
This resurrection reality isn’t just history—it’s our present invitation.
When Jesus Speaks Your Name: The Personal Power of Resurrection
Only when Jesus speaks her name—”Mary”—do her eyes open to the glorious reality before her.
The Cross at the Center: A Good Friday Devotional
The cross isn’t just central to our theology; it’s central to reality itself.
Judas Was Practical: Why Conventional Christianity Can Miss God’s “New Thing”
When’s the last time your devotion to Jesus looked financially irresponsible? When did your worship last strike others as excessive? When has your obedience appeared foolish by conventional standards?
If the answer is “never,” you might be stuck in Judas-style practical Christianity. And that’s a dangerous place to be.
Dear Worship Leader, Let’s Break Free from the Tyranny of Novelty
As worship leaders, what’s at stake? We bear the weighty responsibility of putting words in people’s mouths. It’s time we expanded our vision beyond selecting songs.
From Heaven: The Humility of Christ in the Incarnation
The extraordinary humility displayed in Christ’s birth challenges our human expectations and transforms our understanding of God’s glory. As we continue our Advent study, let’s explore how the humble circumstances of Jesus’ birth establish a pattern of belief, worship, and life that reshapes our Christian walk. Lex Credendi: The Truth We Believe Luke’s nativity accountContinueContinue reading “From Heaven: The Humility of Christ in the Incarnation”
Understanding the Incarnation: Faith, Worship, and Living
While we celebrate the Incarnation, especially during Advent and Christmas, this belief, worship, and life pattern shape Christian discipleship throughout the year. Each Sunday’s worship recalls this mystery, and each act of service embodies it. Similarly, each moment of prayer assumes it.
Josh Cehulik 