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...
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gregwmathis
- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
"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, 2021
- 3 min
3 Misconceptions About Sin
In preaching, teaching, and counseling I frequently encounter 3 different misconceptions about sin. Understanding the Scriptural teaching...
gregwmathis
- Jul 6, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 6 min
"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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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...
gregwmathis
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
Buy the Field
“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes as sells all that...
gregwmathis
- May 26, 2020
- 4 min
Letter to a Jehovah's Witness
Mrs. [Redacted], Thank you for your letter of May 7. I read it and am always eager to engage with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Over the years I...
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