Babylon Series: Part 8 Reacting – When We Aren’t Discerning

Discernment / Ordinary Life / The Skill

Living in a pluralistic culture in a fallen world means that our neighbors, co-workers, and friends do not necessarily share our deepest convictions and…

Babylon Series: Part 12 Getting to the Gospel

Discernment / Faith / The Skill

Since movies contain the stories of our culture, thoughtfully engaging them can prompt discussion about things that are otherwise almost impossible to raise in…

Babylon Series: Part 13 Caring Enough to Probe

Discernment / Ordinary Life / The Skill

Imagine you are sitting with some friends—perhaps at work or a coffee shop—and one says he’d like some advice. “Ashley and I have been…

Discernment Exercise: A Great Spirit Blessing

Discernment / Exercises

Living in a pluralistic culture, as we do, does not mean that we live among unbelievers; it means we live among people who believe…

Discernment Exercise: On Being Offensive

Discernment / Exercises

All things considered, there’s plenty a Christian can do, say, or believe which some other Christian will find offensive—perhaps even deeply offensive. A few…