Posts in Apologetics

How can God be good when there is so much evil in the world? If God is good, then he would not let humanity experience pain. Humanity experiences pain, therefore, God is either not good or does not exist.

ApologeticsJared PriceJanuary 1, 2021Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

A Grief Observed: 3 Lessons Learned from C. S. Lewis for 2021

It seems appropriate to reflect on the human emotion of grief on the last day in 2020. For many people around the world, this unprecedented and historical year has brought a considerable amount of pain. And globally, humanity has been divinely allowed to sip from the terrifying elixir of mortality.

ApologeticsJared PriceDecember 31, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian books Comment

Between Heaven and Hell: A Dialog between Lewis, Kennedy, and Huxley

On November 22, 1963, three great men died. C. S. Lewis died of kidney failure, Aldous Huxley of cancer, and President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

ApologeticsJared PriceDecember 29, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

4 Lessons Learned from Mere Christianity

This is week 35 of 52 in the Tim Challies 2020 reading challenge, and my task was to read a book from a deceased author. I chose Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis as this was the first Christian book I ever remember reading on my own, apart from the bible.

Apologetics, Christian MotivationalJared PriceOctober 12, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent

Suffering illuminates the face of our true selves. "Everyone is confused by suffering. Part of that confusion is a sense of uniqueness and isolation." (p. 10). It is only natural to think, "No one knows what I am going through" when your situation feels dark and alone. What do you do when the pain is real, and God seems silent?

Apologetics, Christian Motivational, Christian EmotionsJared PriceMay 31, 2020Disciple, Christian, A Big Gospel in Small Places, Stephen Witmer, Christian booksComment

Feb 11, 2024

The Death of Death: A review of John Owen's perspective on the Atonement

John Owen came from Welsh descent, was educated at Queens College, and became a renowned Puritan theologian, Oxford professor, and passionate pastor who lived from 1616 to 1683. In 1647, he wrote the exhaustive treatise The Death of Death defending Limited or Definite Atonement against the Arminian view of Universal Atonement or Unlimited Atonement.

Apr 6, 2023

Fusion: Exploring Biblical Ecclesiology and How to Connect Guests (Part I)

I started reading Fusion to help think through the church’s responsibility toward guests and how to execute that responsibility faithfully. Like many of you, I have been to churches that greet newcomers obnoxiously, and then others where I have wondered if anyone even noticed I was present. Certainly, there is a biblically faithful practice somewhere between seeker-sensitive and religious exclusive that is rooted in orthodox ecclesiology. Unfortunately, this logic appears absent in Fusion.

Jan 20, 2023

Clever: A Book Review about Secular Leadership Principles for the Church

Clever people are highly talented individuals with the potential to create disproportionate amounts of value from the resources that the organization makes available to them.

Nov 9, 2022

Church Planting 301: Increasing Commitment

If you’ve been in church leadership before, you’ve probably experienced difficulty getting people to commit to the church. In today’s church culture, it’s tough getting most church members to show up on a regular basis—not to mention engaging at another time during the week. Tact on asking them to serve in a meaningful way that contributes toward the fulfillment of the mission? That’s an altogether ‘other’ level of exasperation.

Oct 15, 2022

Living Mission Focused

"What's your mission today?"

How would you respond if I asked you this one question?

Perhaps many of us would respond with something about our to-do list or required tasks for the day. Maybe the mission is something on our work schedule or one big thing on the agenda that if we could just get it done, the day will be labeled a success and we'll have accomplished our mission.

Sep 18, 2022

The Dwelling Place of God is with Man

"Don't miss the forest for the trees." I've heard this expression at various points and in different contexts when I get too bogged down by details. When it comes to reading the scriptures, it can be good to get lost in the trees, taking a deep dive into concepts and word studies for a more thorough understanding. Albeit important, we can sometimes become singularly focused that we miss out on the grandeur of the entire forest. When we step back to see the big picture, we unlock even greater heights of love and awe for our God and His amazing plan.

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