In two weeks, King’s Chapel will be hosting a book discussion on Stephen J. Nichols’ captivating and concise survey of the Protestant Reformation entitled The Reformation: How a Monk and a Mallet Changed the World. Weighing in at 159 pages, the book  is a great introduction to the Reformation – including its main characters, their theology, and the cultures in … Read More

“Merry Christmas!” I hear this seasonal greeting every year, and for much of my life it evoked happiness in the form of holly and mistletoe, time spent with family, festive food and music, pictures with Santa Claus, presents, and Christmas Carols. But in my early adult years, I greeted the Christmas season with mixed emotions. For the first time in … Read More

We’ve just concluded our summer series, “Did God Really Say That?” It was a good opportunity to step back and reconsider some common cliches and misconceptions that often creep into Christian conversation. We looked at seven phrases, but we could have dealt with many more. For me, it was a very helpful practice asking each week “Did God Really Say That?” It’s the … Read More

I’ve recently rediscovered the beauty of the Psalms. If you are not in the habit of reading the Psalms or have never read them, then I highly recommend them to you. For those of you unfamiliar with the Psalms, it is a collection of poems written by various authors (as they were moved by the Holy Spirit) and composed over … Read More

Summer is approaching. And while I welcome the warmth, barbecues, and ball games, I also look forward to diving into my summer reading list. One of my favorites last year was Alister McGrath’s C.S. Lewis: A Life. It’s a fascinating look into the life and mind of one of the most influential Christian apologists of the 20th century. The Oxford Don is … Read More

Take a glance at the App Store or Google Play, and you’ll notice that productivity apps are among the most popular and downloaded apps in the smart device marketplace. Productivity is trendy (so is using the word “trendy”), and there are no shortage of books, systems, and tools that promise to bring order to your otherwise chaotic life. I must admit … Read More

At the time of this writing, we are in the midst of the sermon series “The Gospel According to John: The Invisible Made Visible.” If you’ve been following from the beginning or have read through the book, you’ll notice that John is a very thematic writer. Like his Rabbi, he cleverly combines spiritual truths with physical illustrations. One theme that has … Read More

Many myths and legends have circulated throughout the centuries since St. Patrick’s death. What do we know about the man who has come to represent Irish pride (Erin Go Braugh!)? What, if anything, can we Christians celebrate on the holiday that bears his name? First of all, St. Patrick (whose birth-name may have been Maewyn Succat) was not Irish at all. He was born … Read More