by chaplainshawn | Nov 25, 2024 | Theology
The Lord’s Supper is a continued reminder of God’s covenant with the Church. On the night of his betrayal, Jesus instituted the only sacrament attributed to him. It is called the Lord’s Supper, Lord’s Table, Holy Communion, or the Eucharist. All three Synoptic Gospels...
by chaplainshawn | Nov 25, 2024 | Theology
The old preacher wiped the sweat from his forehead with his clean, white handkerchief as he exclaimed, “I have been justified in God’s sight! It is just as if I’d never sinned.” Justification is God’s pardon of our sins and acceptance of us into his holy presence. The...
by chaplainshawn | Feb 28, 2024 | Book Reviews
Not a Fan. Who would have thought those three words would change my view of discipleship? And it can change your understanding of following Jesus, too. If you have prayed “The Sinner’s Prayer” but continue to live as if nothing has changed, this book...
by chaplainshawn | Feb 26, 2024 | Book Reviews
Reflections on the Existence of God: A Series of Essays, by Richard E. Simmons III, is an excellent resource for small group study to facilitate spiritual conversations with non-believers or, as in my case, to engage with a middle schooler. I have a precocious...
by chaplainshawn | Feb 26, 2024 | Book Reviews
Jesus and John Wayne might be the most important book I have read about the changes we see in our nation and churches. Despite its exceptional scholarship, the book is straightforward and captivating from the first chapter. As I read it, I became increasingly ashamed...
