Articles
This section includes our articles and writings that have appeared in a variety of publications and online sites.
James 2, Prejudice, and Communities of Compassionate Care
This article explores how churches can embrace the virtue of love in our diverse congregations as opposed to prejudice and favoritism. Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology
Revelation Overview
The sermon series this year, Revealed, will explore the book of Revelation. Attached is an overview of end times as presented in the Bible to
A Dad’s Prayer
The following article appears in the book A Dad’s Prayers for His Daughter by Rob & Joanna Teigen. The Teigens provide 88 wonderful prayers for
Engaging with God Chapel Series
In October 2012, Jim was the guest speaker at Dallas Theological Seminary’s Nathan D. Maier Memorial Series in Bible Exposition. His topic for the week was
Hymns and Credal Worship in the New Testament
This article on hymns and worship appeared as the first chapter in the new book Hymns and Hymnody: Historical and Theological Introductions, Volume 1. Blessings,
Faith as an Epistemology: Hebrews 11:3 and the Origins of Life
The Bulletin of Ecclesial Theology is published by the Center for Pastor Theologians, a fellowship of evangelical pastors and academics that meets annually for robust dialogue
Darlene Diebler Rose Biography
Darlene Diebler Rose was a pioneering missionary in southwest Pacific Ocean countries for more than five decades, and a Japanese prisoner of war during World
Wilhemina “Minnie” Vautrin Biography
Minnie Vautrin, missionary educator in China, protected thousands of Chinese civilians during the Japanese invasion of the city of Nanking during World War II. “The Encyclopedia
Peggy Covell Biography
The daughter of missionaries murdered by the Japanese in World War II, Peggy’s forgiveness of the perpetrators impacted many lives, including the lead pilot of
Mary Joseph Rogers Biography
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers founded the Maryknoll Sisters, the first American-based Catholic foreign missions society for women. “The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines
Sarah Loveless Biography
Sarah Loveless is considered the first female American foreign missionary, serving in India from 1806-1824. “The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles
Susan Warner Biography
Susan Warner was a prolific evangelical writer during the 19thcentury. “The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues
Maude Cary Biography
Maude Cary was a pioneer missionary to Morocco from 1901-1952. “The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues
Preaching in the New Testament Book Review
This book review appeared in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 61.1 (2018): pp. 206-208.
Drawing Near to God’s Heart – An Interview with Sharon Garlough Brown
I had the privilege to interview my friend, Sharon Garlough Brown, about her Sensible Shoes book series for Just Between Us, a quarterly publication focused on