Originally presented at Elnora Bible Institute on April 12, 2026.
Toward Healthy Leadership
In the next few editorials, we will consider Christian leadership. My goal is not necessarily a be-all-end-all discussion of leadership, but an exploration of Christian leadership. I hope to be general enough that the principles apply to pastors as they lead their churches, to husbands as they lead their wives, to mothers as they lead … Continue reading Toward Healthy Leadership
The Credibility of the Canon
This lecture was given on April 1, 2026 at the Beachy Amish Minister's Meeting in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
How to Spot a False Teacher – Part 1
In the last year or so, a spotlight has been shone on corruption among some charismatic/New Apostolic Reformation leaders. The man behind the light is Mike Winger, the featured teacher of BibleThinker, an influential ministry primarily focused on exegetical Bible teaching. In the last year, he released over ten in-depth reports on significant charismatic leaders, … Continue reading How to Spot a False Teacher – Part 1
Shaped by Scripture
We are wrapping up our consideration of the things which shape our beliefs and values. I called them spheres — areas or domains which shape us. Some are entrenched and immovable, like tradition and culture. Others are immediate and personal, like philosophy and experience. Others shape how we think: smart phones, technology, and social media. … Continue reading Shaped by Scripture
Dispensationalism Affirmations and Denials
The below document was drafted and adopted by The Sword and Trumpet in 2026 to explain our position on dispensationalism. These affirmations and denials are being set forth to clarify where we stand regarding dispensationalism. It is composed with both covenantalists and dispensationalists in mind. Dispensationalism has often been caricatured by covenantalists and others who … Continue reading Dispensationalism Affirmations and Denials
Walking in the Spirit
I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the … Continue reading Walking in the Spirit
Salvation and Why It Matters – Titus 3:3-8
Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you going? The gospel answers these central questions of identity, purpose, and eternal destiny. Listen as we explore the gospel as taught by the Apostle Paul in Titus 3:3-8. This message was originally delivered at Elnora Bible Institute on February 22, 2026.
How to Study Your Bible – Part Four
Listen on Spotify Main Idea: To equip you to understand the Bible better in private and public study. This workshop was originally given at Truth and Grace Mennonite Church on February 15, 2026.
Social Media Epistemology
In the last several editorials we’ve been thinking about thinking, considering the things which shape our ideas and values. So far we’ve covered tradition, culture, philosophy, experience, and technology. A sixth influence is social media, the topic of this editorial. I’m sure not all of our readers use social media. But even if you aren’t … Continue reading Social Media Epistemology