Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaReclaiming Augustine: The Church Beyond Political NarrativesIntroductionOct 5Oct 5
Thiago M. SilvaSermon Application: Making Much of God’s Glory, Not Our DesiresWhen it comes to sermon application, there’s a crucial difference between applying God’s Word on His terms and how we often approach it on…Sep 7Sep 7
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaReviving Discipleship: A Call to the ChurchIn our modern Western context, the term “Christian” often encompasses a broad spectrum of individuals — from regular church-goers to…Aug 2Aug 2
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaFaithful Presence in a Secular AgeIn contemporary discussions about Christian Nationalism, it’s crucial to distinguish between merging Christianity with civic life and the…Jul 3Jul 3
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaTranscending Criticism: Desert Wisdom to Modern LifeRecently, I have been spending some time with Thomas Merton’s “The Wisdom of the Desert,” a collection of sayings from the early Christian…Jun 22Jun 22
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaLet the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly: Lessons from the Desert Fathers“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; … And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving…Jun 21Jun 21
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaRethinking Church Growth: A Call for Methodological DeconstructionWhile well-intentioned, embracing yet another quick-fix, multi-step strategy might perpetuate the very issues that have led to the current…Jun 13Jun 13