Remembering To Be Little

As the philosopher-poet Billy Joel once sang, “We didn’t start the fire; it was always burning since the world’s been turning.” The world being filled with trouble and sorrow is nothing new. But certainly, the last two years have felt particularly troubled in the West — from an increasingly vitriolic cultural and political landscape to terrorism and the Syrian genocide to fears of war and global warming.

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Five Lies Artists Believe

Artists in the church. For many, that’s an emotionally loaded topic. I’ve talked to a lot of creatives who work at churches and feel frustrated, and I think there are a variety of reasons for that. Sometimes it’s because of practical issues (like pay), and at other times it may be because some staff members (including pastors) unintentionally devalue what the artist has to offer.

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The Fire Still Burns

For centuries, the Church has been known favorably as an agent of good throughout society. The Church’s reputation of kindness, love, and good will toward fellow man went forth powerfully and widely, all in the name of Jesus. However, today’s postmodern, western Church finds itself in a very different situation.

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Luther’s Untamed Tongue: The Man, the Mistakes, & the Mission

As we venture into another aspect of this historical man’s life, it is absolutely critical to understand Martin Luther’s utter hatred for anything that would hinder the truth of the doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone and how he rightly recognized that any type of works righteousness was (and still is) Satan’s calling card.

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What to Do With Martin Luther: Holding the German Reformer in Tension

That was my first thought when Stephen McCaskell pitched me on the idea of writing the follow-up to Through The Eyes of Spurgeon. Now, don’t get me wrong: Luther fascinates me. But he frustrates me, too.

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Behind the Art of LUTHER

Every new project is exciting for artists and we always seem to be attracted to new challenges. However when LUTHER’s director of animation, Jorge R. Canedo Estrada, first asked me to collaborate with him in the art direction and illustrations for LUTHER, I was excited and terrified.

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Luther’s Story: Threatened by a Thunderstorm, Gripped by the Gospel

Martin Luther has certainly left an indelible mark. However, you might be surprised to hear how it all began for young Martin. Take a quick look

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What You Need to Know About the Reformation

The Christian church celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this year, specifically October 31. There is much to celebrate however it is difficult to do so if you’re not quite aware of exactly what happened in the Reformation...

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Luther: The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer

The day is here! After two years of hard work, a successful kickstarter, many airplane rides, and hundreds (if not thousands) of hours, LUTHER: The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer comes to the big screen.

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