The Tyranny of Niceness: The Hamstringing of the Modern Church's Witness
The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them...
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gregwmathis
May 7, 20238 min read
Critical Theory Goes to Church
In the last few years, a lot of media hubbub surrounded the supposed entrance of Critical Theory or Critical Race Theory into school...
gregwmathis
Apr 3, 20227 min read
Loving the Church in the Age of Expressive Individualism
Shepherding souls has always been difficult. I should know. I was once a wayward sheep. Yet the shepherd didn’t give up on me. He used...
gregwmathis
Dec 9, 20212 min read
BOOK REVIEW: Counsel for Couples
Holmes, Jonathan D. Counsel for Couples: A Biblical and Practical Guide for Marriage Counseling. Grand Rapids, IL: Zondervan, 2019....
gregwmathis
Nov 30, 20213 min read
How to Rest
I recently found myself so weary. The regular rhythms of the week had not grown more trying; I was just more tired. And I didn't know...
gregwmathis
Nov 24, 20213 min read
What is love?
Have you ever paused to consider what comes to your mind when you hear the Bible's encouragements to "love one another"? We bring a lot...
gregwmathis
Nov 15, 20213 min read
"Dear Pastor, I'm not feeling it today"
One of the most powerful forces believers have to navigate each day is the reality of their feelings. Our feelings don't always reflect...
gregwmathis
Aug 23, 20213 min read
3 Misconceptions About Sin
In preaching, teaching, and counseling I frequently encounter 3 different misconceptions about sin. Understanding the Scriptural teaching...
gregwmathis
Jul 6, 20214 min read
Book Review: Biblical Church Revitalization by Brian Croft
Croft Brian. Biblical Church Revitalization: Solutions for Dying and Divided Churches. Geanies House, Great Britain: Christian Focus,...
gregwmathis
Jun 8, 20214 min read
How I Journal: The Chopstick Method
Recently, a friend asked what strategies I use to journal. I must admit that I was (perhaps unduly) proud to have received this question...
gregwmathis
May 31, 20213 min read
Resolution on Preferred Gender Pronouns
I submitted the following resolution to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting's Resolution Committee. To paraphrase Rosaria Butterfield, we lost...
gregwmathis
Apr 5, 20213 min read
For Your Own Good
“I have told you these things, so that you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the...
gregwmathis
Feb 23, 20216 min read
"I'll see you when the pandemic is over." Yearnings of a freshly-minted Covid pastor
It’s quite an experience starting your first pastorate. The challenges are even more pronounced when you start your first pastorate...
gregwmathis
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Rescued From Certain Destruction
“But Rahab the prostitute and her father’s household and all who belonged to her, Joshua saved alive.” - Joshua 6:25 It’s evidence of...
gregwmathis
Nov 30, 20203 min read
The Pride of Favoritism
“You shall not be partial in judgment. You shall hear the small and the great alike. You shall not be intimidated by anyone, for the...
gregwmathis
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Thoughts at 31
Yesterday, I turned 31. This isn't supposed to be the milestone that evokes deep and pensive reflection. That was supposed to come last...
gregwmathis
Sep 28, 20203 min read
God Brought Low
"Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the...
gregwmathis
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Jesus' Heart for the Crowds
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said...
gregwmathis
Aug 29, 20203 min read
Unashamed
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the...
gregwmathis
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Find a Father; Be a Father
“For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the...
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