The Blog
Pastoral writing on faith, doubt, culture, and everyday life with Jesus, from the pastors and leaders of Christchurch Miami.
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Sermon Blog What is your Giant
Pastor James Drake on David, Goliath, and what the Bible actually says about being a man — toxic, passive, or surrendered — and how to run toward the giant in front of you.
Field Devotional Catholic vs. Protestant: What's the Difference?
If Catholics and Protestants both believe in Jesus, why are there different churches — and does it matter? A pastor's fair, clear look at the real dividing line: authority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.