Erik Raymond

Erik Raymond is pastor at Emmaus Bible Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He and his wife, Christie, have six children. You can follow Erik on Twitter @erikraymond and read his blog at OrdinaryPastor.com.

The Gospel Is Offensive but You Don't Have to Be

When we start editing the gospel for fear of offense we lose everything. Without the gospel we have no message, no mission, and no church.

August 11, 2022

The Gospel Is Offensive but You Don't Have to Be

3 Common Misconceptions about Hell

One of the reasons why Christians find it so difficult to talk about God’s judgement is the level of misunderstanding that already exists about...

August 04, 2017

3 Common Misconceptions about Hell

Beware These 4 Common Threats to Your Contentment

The Bible brings us back to God and shows us that these cisterns that we’re attempting to satisfy ourselves with are broken and rusted out.

Beware These 4 Common Threats to Your Contentment

How Will the Church Survive?

Jesus provided the way for the church to stay relevant, engaged, and active in an ever-changing world. Are you following his plan?

January 12, 2014

How Will the Church Survive?

Is It Okay for a Christian to Drop OMGs?

It is not uncommon to hear people toss around God’s name as the exclamation point of their frustration. In the last year I have heard an uptick of...

Is It Okay for a Christian to Drop OMGs?

What God Sees as Precious

Just as we view Pinterest and keep up with what our friends like, Scripture provides the framework for understanding what God likes. Peter shows us...

What God Sees as Precious