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Brian Wilson, Faith & the Music of the Spheres Apologetics

Brian Wilson, Faith & the Music of the Spheres

Brian Wilson heard music no one else could hear. In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul says every believer is given ears to perceive what the world can't - a reflection on genius and grace.

June 15, 2026
Why Is the Church Full of Hypocrites? Sermon Blog

Why Is the Church Full of Hypocrites?

The church is full of hypocrites is a fair complaint — but in Jesus's story of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18, the real hypocrite isn't who you'd expect.

June 14, 2026
What does "In the World, But Not of it." Mean? Bible Study

What does "In the World, But Not of it." Mean?

Jesus prayed His followers would live in the world without belonging to it. An Army chaplain writes about the quiet, daily pull of loving lesser things more than God, and fixing your heart on what lasts.

June 11, 2026
What Does the Bible Say About Success? Sermon Blog

What Does the Bible Say About Success?

Chasing success but still feeling empty? Here's how the Bible redefines success and purpose from Ephesians 2:8-10 — and how to write a definition of your own that actually lasts.

June 7, 2026
How the Gospel Changes the Way You Handle Difficult People Forgiveness

How the Gospel Changes the Way You Handle Difficult People

A U.S. Army chaplain on David, Saul, and the cave — what Scripture teaches about handling difficult people: when to forgive, when to set boundaries, and how the gospel changes both.

June 3, 2026
How to Study the Bible History

How to Study the Bible

A friend once asked how to study the Bible, especially its hardest passages. Pastor Kent Keller shares ten practical principles, from choosing a translation to reading every page through grace.

May 31, 2026
Loving Muslims, Following Jesus: A Pastor and Army Chaplain on Islam Mission

Loving Muslims, Following Jesus: A Pastor and Army Chaplain on Islam

A US Army chaplain and lead pastor on how Christians should think about Islam — love Muslim neighbors, understand what Muhammad taught, share Jesus boldly.

May 31, 2026
Community of the Broken (Life is Short. Live It Well.) Apologetics

Community of the Broken (Life is Short. Live It Well.)

At a Switchfoot concert, Pastor Kent Keller found himself seated among strangers with disabilities who moved over, made room, and grabbed hands together when asked. A small picture of church.

May 24, 2026
How Will You Invest Your Summer? Family

How Will You Invest Your Summer?

The academic summer slide has a spiritual cousin - families lose their rhythms of faith once school structure disappears. Here are seven simple ways to invest your summer instead of just spending it.

May 24, 2026
Are You Covered? The Passover, the Cross, and the True Lamb Apologetics

Are You Covered? The Passover, the Cross, and the True Lamb

An Army chaplain writes from deployment about the night in Egypt when blood on a door, not goodness in a heart, meant life or death, and the seven ways Jesus fulfilled it on the cross.

May 21, 2026
How Do You Pass Faith to Your Kids When Life Won't Slow Down? Family

How Do You Pass Faith to Your Kids When Life Won't Slow Down?

How do you pass faith to your kids? The Great Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) calls for a daily rhythm, not a perfect home — and a Savior you trust, not a performance you pull off.

May 17, 2026
Are Science and Christianity Compatible Sermon Blog

Are Science and Christianity Compatible

Science and faith never had the nasty divorce people assume. From Galileo's own words to the code inside your DNA, discover why the men who built modern science saw it as pointing straight to God.

May 13, 2026