When Jesus stood on a Galilean mountainside and gave his followers their final instructions, he didn’t offer a list of optional activities or spiritual electives. He gave them a clear, non-negotiable mandate:

Spiritual warfare is not a side issue in the Christian life—it is at the heart of discipleship. When we are born again, we are not only adopted into God’s family but also conscripted into a battle.

A consistent tendency among Christian leaders—often with the best intentions—is to elevate MBBs into leadership positions far too quickly. Perhaps it’s because their stories inspire.

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The church faces a similar danger when it waters down the gospel to make it more culturally acceptable. To attract people and avoid offense, many churches focus on self-help, empowerment, and positivity rather than the full message of Christ.

Throughout history, various religious figures have claimed to carry forward the message of Jesus, but few have had as significant an impact as the Apostle Paul and the Prophet Muhammad.

One of the challenges I face in my work is getting White evangelicals to care about their Muslim neighbors. While White progressives tend to engage Islam through a social justice framework, White evangelicals often approach the topic with suspicion or indifference.

This is the gospel—breathtaking, life-giving, and overflowing with radiant hope. It is not simply good news; it is the best news. A story so stunning and transformative that it draws you into its very heartbeat.