Since the Gospel is one of my favorite things to talk about, I’m always surprised at how difficult it is to turn an everyday conversation into a Gospel conversation. I can turn almost any conversation into a guitar conversation, into a lawn care conversation, or into a book conversation. Why is it so hard to jump the gap and talk about Jesus? The more I get to know my church members, the more I realize I’m not alone. …
Read MoreLast month I sat down with Dane Ortlund to talk about his calling, his latest book Gentle and Lowly, and what is necessary in a good seminary education. View the conversation here.
Read MoreAt the end of last year I sat down to talk with Gus Pritchard, Associate Pastor at Castleview Church, about the vision of ITS—to answer the big picture why questions—and share a bit of my own testimony and passions that have led in many ways to where ITS is today. It was such an encouraging reflection for me to think about God’s grace in my own life, and it trended in an interesting direction: how ITS results in missions! I hope you’re edified by the conversation as well. …
Read MoreLast month, we hosted Dr. Zack Eswine for our symposium as he helped us understand the obstacles to evangelism in our post-everything world and offered implications for how we speak wisely and live faithfully in this cultural moment. We are glad to share this lecture with you on this month’s blog…
Read MoreOne of the more hotly debated topics in theology among Christians surrounds the study of last times and things, or eschatology. For those who seem so sure of their eschatological view, uncertainty arises when all sides seem to use Scripture to make their arguments. They all agree on the second coming of Christ, but they differ on what it will be like and when it will happen. Yet, one aspect of Christ’s return is sure: who it will involve.
Read MoreIn April we had our first ever webinar. It featured Dr. James K. A. Smith, as he discussed how the things we love shape us more than anything else, and how those loves take seat in our hearts. We are glad to share this webinar with you on this month’s blog…
Read MoreNever before in the West have we asked such pressing questions about the nature of humanity than we do today. Questions of gender, sex, marriage, race, beginning and end of life—to name just a few—swirl around us in crosscurrents often too swift to anchor down. Why is this? And does the church have a clear voice in such matters?…
Read MoreThe impact of the coronavirus pandemic can be seen across the globe. Many are suffering as their health, family, and finances struggle. In light of these troubles, we may find ourselves asking about the character of God. Is God in control? Is He still good? Last month, Dr. Piotrowski spoke at Castleton Community Church to address the sovereignty and goodness of God in the midst of COVID-19….
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“We spend most of our waking hours working. At work we fulfill many of our noblest dreams and endure many of our greatest sorrows. At work we do things for people and we do things to people, and they return the favor. Through work we feed our families and serve our neighbors. Through work we hone skills and make friends. When we work, we face our sin and the world’s brokenness, and yet we discover grounds for hope. Mindless work crushes the soul; yet even in the midst of tedious work, we may find ourselves and our place in society.” …
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