Do you feel weighed down by the burden of sin? Are you exhausted with fighting your sin only to give in when you promised God and yourself that you would not? Do you wish that you could be free of your burden and live in the peace promised in scripture? If you answered yes to … Continue reading A Dozen Things God Has Done With Your Sin
Several years ago research pointed to a growing trend of young people leaving the church en masse following their graduation from high school.* This trend alarmed many in the evangelical world, especially those in youth and college ministry. Much was and has been attempted to correct this trend, such as making church more appealing to … Continue reading 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask About Christianity
The book of Acts is vital to the Christian canon. In it we find a record of events that if Acts was not included in the Bible, we would not know of these crucial events in the life of the early church. In the books of Acts we see Jesus culminate his earthly ministry by … Continue reading A Trinitarian Theology of the Book of Acts
What comes to mind when you think of the church? Do fond memories begin flooding your mind as you remember how your church has been a source of encouragement and solace in a world in flux? Conversely, are you flooded with bad memories of ways that you were hurt by church members or people who … Continue reading The Church is Truly The Loveliest Place
In many ways it seems as though the religious foundation of western culture is crumbling around us. A few years ago the statistical data pointed to the fact that, in America, they were more “nones,” or religiously unaffiliated people than ever before.* And the cultural hostility toward Christianity in particular seems to be ever increasing. … Continue reading Confronting Christianity: A Practical Guide to Apologetics
Technology is all around us, and has been since the garden of Eden. We do, however, live in a hyper technologically advanced society. Technology helps us every day in the cars we drive, the medications we take, the phones we use, and it even effects how we do our jobs. Yet, technology advances so rapidly … Continue reading A Biblical Theology of Technology
Over the past couple of years, churches have come under extreme pressure in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In early-mid 2020, many churches in America, and even around the world, were forced into lockdown as the deadly virus spread like wildfire around the globe. This raised many questions, in America particularly, regarding religious liberty, but … Continue reading Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (4th Edition)
Who is the first person that comes to mind at the mention of the Protestant Reformation? Martin Luther, would most likely be the most popular answer, and for good reason. He is credited with starting the sixteenth century reformation with the nailing of the 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg … Continue reading Luther on the Christian Life
Christmas is truly a wonderful time of year. It is a season of giving and celebrating. However, for many people, even many Christians, the true meaning of Christmas can get lost in the midst of shopping, parties, and decorations. For this reason it is important to take a step back and reflect on the reason … Continue reading Book Review: Good News of Great Joy
Scripture instructs parents to teach the truths of God to their children (Deuteronomy 6). That commandment is non-negotiable. The question of how to do this, will be different in every family. Deuteronomy 6 provides a guide, “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, … Continue reading Book Review: Sophie and the Heidelberg Cat
For many people, the Bible can seem like a collection of unrelated stories. This can be especially true for children, because many times that is the way they are taught stories from the Bible. The truth is, however, the Bible’s stories not disconnected or unrelated. In fact, they tell one big story. All of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Biggest Story and The Biggest Story ABC
Children love to snuggle in their parents or grandparents lap and read a book. Whether it be a bedtime story or just simply story time, reading with and to children is a great way to spend quality time. Reading to children is also a great way to teach them about who God is and what … Continue reading Teaching Children About God, Jesus, and The Gospel
