Do you feel as though you woke up one day and found yourself living in an strange new world? As if the world in which you thought you understood changed, seemingly over night? If so, then you are not alone. Many in Western society, especially those who are followers of Christ, feel the exact same … Continue reading Living As Lights in a Strange New World
Discipleship is crucial to the Christian faith. A follower of Christ cannot grow in their knowledge, understanding, and faith with out discipleship. Throughout the centuries there have been no shortage of methods for Christian discipleship. In the twentieth century and into the early decades of the twenty-first century there have been thousands of books published … Continue reading Sowing the Seeds of the Gospel Through Story
In the midst of a culture that is increasingly hostile to orthodox Christian beliefs, it is vital that young people in the faith have deep roots from which to grow and flourish. There is much research that discusses the fact that upon graduating high school many young people stray from the Christian faith of which … Continue reading Reformation Study Bible: Student Edition
The Old Testament is boring, or so some Christians think unless they are reading Genesis, Psalms, Proverbs, and perhaps Jonah. This view, however, could not be further from the truth, and author Tim Chester proves this with his latest book, 1 Samuel For You (2014). In this entry from The Good Book Company’s God’s Word … Continue reading Applying God’s Word For You
Biblical literacy is crucial in Christian discipleship. It is important for all followers of Christ to have a working knowledge of the biblical storyline and history of redemption. It is ideal to be taught these truths from a young age, although this is not always possible for every believer. For this reason it is important … Continue reading The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
Missions is a crucial mandate of the Christian church. This is seen in Jesus‘s last words to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. He told them, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Teaching them to obey all that I have … Continue reading Brothers, Missionaries Are Professionals?
Making decisions can be a very difficult and many times an arduous task. Especially in modern western culture where the choices are seemingly endless. Do I want my coffee hot, or cold? Do I want a latte, or drip coffee? Do I want small, or large? These examples are just at the local coffee shop … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
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
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms are an integral part of our society. They also contribute to our isolation and loneliness. As a result, many people think the answer is to quit social media, but canceling our accounts is not the answer. In Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media … Continue reading How to Quit Facebook, Twitter, & Social Media, or Maybe Not!
Parenting in the twenty-first century is more difficult than in previous generations, or so it seems. There are a myriad of things that parents today must guard their children from in an almost never ending wave. This is seen most acutely in the area of technology. Technological advances are happening at breakneck speed, much faster … Continue reading Teaching Children About Technology Boundaries Through Story Books
There are some figures in history that seem to transcend their time period in history. Down through the centuries the collective conscious of such figures tend to lean towards folklore often times rather than the facts of their historical significance. This phenomenon is also the case for many figures in church history as well. One … Continue reading John Calvin on the Christian Life
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of people in the world over. Especially early in, the world saw economic difficulties as businesses closed, and commerce came to a trickle. The effects that the pandemic has brought extend beyond economic and political, they also extend to social interactions, which also include weekly religious activities. Churches … Continue reading Rediscovering the Essential Nature of Christian Community
