When Moses Made a Cocktail
Moses is a mixologist. Back in Exodus 32, Moses takes that Aaron-crafted golden calf, the one worshiped by the Israelites, and he smashes it into a powder. Get this scene in your eyes.
J.A. Medders
I'm the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Church (MA, Southern Seminary). Author of books. Writer of thingamajigs. Listener of vinyl.
Pay Attention at Kids Birthday Parties. They are Parables.
When’s the last time, as an adult, you paid attention at a kids birthday party? A youngin’ not your own? As grown ups, we aren’t found as frequently on the trampolines that can bounce us into a major knee surgery. We aren’t hanging from obstacles and giggling over the 1,200 calorie slice of cake dressed […]
Exploring Eschatology
Studying the Final Things, the End Times, and the Eschaton can get confusing. So much jargon, spooky scenarios—an Anti-Christ, 666, stars falling from the sky, etc.—and so many charts. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
A Podcast on Writing
Did you know I host a podcast on writing? I never thought anyone else would listen to it. But, you guys, I’m so encouraged by the emails and tweets, and even handshakes at conferences, from listeners. Thanks for listening. You are the reason I keep it going.
3 Ways to Deal with Church Bullies
Bullies are the worst. When I see a kid being picked on by a bully, I barge in and confront the punk—even if it’s at the Chick-fil-a playground. (Yes, I really did confront a bully in the playground.) Church bullies are just as sinister. I can’t stand it.
Jesus Can’t Be Boxed by the Bible Belt
“‘Teacher,’ they said to him, ‘this woman was caught in the act of committing adultery. In the law Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?’” (John 8:4–5 CSB) The Bible Belt often presents a Jesus that is foreign to the faith once for all delivered to the saints. One of the […]
Don’t Ruin Your Life For An Orgasm
When a pastor, professor, or friend in the church falls from sexual sin, does it make a sound? Yes. And it’s louder than when a tree falls.
Why You Shouldn’t Skip The Genealogies
Who doesn’t love a lengthy list of difficult to pronounce names? I’m sure the genealogies sprinkled throughout the Old Testament are some of the most precious parts of the Bible to you. And I bet you’ve never passed over them in your Bible reading or in a sermon series. Record scratch Who am I kidding? […]
What is a Book?
Book |bo͝ok| noun A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together along one side and bound in covers. A book is much more than pages chained together. A book is a portal to another dimension. A book is a life jacket in the storm. A book is a conduit for transformation. So, […]