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
Thiago M. SilvaBonhoeffer on the Gift of Disillusionment with the ChurchThe following quotations are taken from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together (New York: Harper & Row, 1954), 26–28.Jun 1Jun 1
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaSUMMER READING: “Expositional Leadership: Shepherding God’s People from the Pulpit.”May 30May 30
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaOn the Problem of Legalism and AntinomianismThe Christian Church has struggled with the twin dangers of legalism and antinomianism. Legalism is the idea that one can earn salvation…Feb 18Feb 18
Thiago M. SilvainthiagomsilvaThe Gospel and the Issue of ContextualizationWhen it comes to proclaiming the gospel, concerns about potential risks often arise. Questions like, “Isn’t contextualization risky? Won’t…Feb 10Feb 10
