If anyone of us find ourselves walking with the Lord against the tide of this sinful world, we must give all the glory to God. Let him who boast, boast in the Lord!
Author: RAANetwork
This article and podcast has first published on the Christianity Today website. You find the original post and more great content here. For many young Christians, the goal of a diverse local church seems like a given: What socially conscious millennial believer wouldn’t want to worship alongside people of every color, country, and culture under […]
This past Winter, Dr. Eric Mason preached on 2 Corinthians 10:1-10. His message remains relevant now. In it, he opens with the fact that our most dangerous enemy is often ourselves. Mason gives background of the Corinth situation and highlights how the congregation’s “beef” with Paul’s appearance versus his rhetoric in his letters was really […]
This article by D.L. Mayfield is originally posted on the Sojourners Magazine site. An excerpt has been reposted below with permission. LAST YEAR, STANDING at a microphone in front of our city council at a town-hall meeting, I came to a stark realization: I needed a theology of gentrification. There I was, shakily demanding that […]
I don’t know about you, but prayer isn’t often my default. With good news, or bad, bright times and dark times, I sometimes turn to family and friends before I turn to God. I believe this sermon by Pastor H.B. Charles Jr. is for people just like me. In his message, Pastor H.B. highlights how the […]
Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, recently spoke on The Ezra Klein Show and shared his thoughts about Confederate monuments, justice and repentance. Stevenson knows what he’s talking about when it comes to these topics. Born and raised in the segregated South, he has experienced firsthand what it’s like to grow up in […]
One year ago, Jemar Tisby wrote, There are Children Here: Christians and Public Education. In this article, Jemar details his experience as a teacher and principal as a Christian in the public school sector. He also argues against the apathy and, often, the disdain that some Christians feel towards the public school system. Jemar was recently interviewed […]
From Brian Dye (Grip Youth, Legacy Disciple Conference): The phrase “context is king” applies not only to biblical interpretation, but also to race relations in the United States. It is impossible to understand present racial tensions without comprehending the history of racial conflict in this country. This workshop by Jemar Tisby explores how a greater awareness […]
This article first appeared on The Twelve blog. It has been re-posted with permission. Christina Edmondson is the Dean of Intercultural Student Development at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can find the original and more great content by clicking here. The Jesus of the Bible was a deeply connected, culturally credible Hebrew son. There is […]
This article was written by Steve Ross. You can find the original and more great content on his personal blog site. Steve has been married to his lifelong best friend Jamie for 15 years. They’re blessed to raise 3 sons and 4 daughters in the inner city they grew up in together. He currently serves as the […]
This article, written by Ernest Grant II, was first published on his site. Find more great content here. Grant is a pastor at Epiphany Fellowship Church – Camden. I rolled my eyes in disgust as he raised his voice at her, but deep in my soul, I felt powerless to defend her honor. This wasn’t the […]
This article, written by Chris Neilson, first appeared on the Flannel Pilgrims website. You can find the original, and more great content here. This summer, I’m leading a group of college students and recent alumni in a set of Bible studies, and on Tuesday we studied the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19. Digging into […]
This article, written by Russell Moore, originated from his personal site. You can find more great content here. Follow him on Twitter: @drmoore Many Americans awoke from their Independence Day weekend to read that yet another African-American man had been shot and killed by police. On Tuesday, July 5th, Alton Sterling was confronted by police […]
“Christians are never angry enough. We have learned to distance ourselves from anger, irrespective of whether it is righteous or unrighteous… If we allow ourselves to join God’s fury and then focus on what we are to hate (evil, sin, ugliness), our hearts may discover a new dimension of the character of God. Righteous anger […]
This article has been reposted from The Gospel Coalition website. You can find the original here. White-haired, suit-wearing Presbyterian lawyers don’t typically garner the fandom of teenagers, but Mr. Z did. Each week dozens of us would gather in his home. He would feed us and let us trash his house, watch movies, and play basketball. Each […]
During the 2016 Together for the Gospel (T4G) conference, Ligon Duncan and Jemar Tisby presented a workshop entitled, “The Reformation and Racial Reconciliation.” Duncan is the Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and has helped lead racial reconciliation efforts at the seminary and in his denomination. Jemar Tisby is the Director of the African […]
Often in Reformed Christian circles, you’ll hear two questions: How were you saved, and how did you become Reformed? The process of learning and accepting Reformed theology can be as memorable as the moment when God first resurrected your Spirit in Christ Jesus. Whether you arrive to Reformed theology through a book or a friend, many people often […]
This article was written by Matthew J. hall for the Ethics & Religion Liberty Commission on December, 14th 2015. It has been reposted with permission. —– For many evangelicals, the question of our nation’s penal system is one largely unconsidered. Our vast and growing prison system operates behind a curtain, mostly hidden from view. And […]
Michelle Higgins, Director of Worship and Outreach at South City Church, has been actively involved in racial and criminal justice efforts in St. Louis ever since officer Darren Wilson killed unarmed, African American teenager, Mike Brown, in Ferguson on August 9, 2014. She has been a constant source of wisdom, experience, and insight for RAAN […]
A great video from our friend Joseph Solomon on porn and the Gospel!