Now more than ever, it seems, that it is imperative for Christians to be grounded in the knowledge of the truths of Scripture. Even as the culture is pressing in around followers of Christ. It is important to remember This is not the first time in church history that this has occurred. For more than … Continue reading Train Up a Child: Unfolding Grace For Kids
Christianity, in western culture, is experiencing an ever increasing hostility. In America, we give lip service to religious freedom, but would prefer that it remain out of the public square. Yet, as followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light, ambassadors for Christ in both our private and public lives. For this … Continue reading Defending Your Faith: An Introduction to Apologetics
In western society it is an abundant blessing to have ready access to God’s Word, with countless options based on translation, color, size, study notes, topic (i.e. apologetics, literary, chronological, etc). Yes, there is even a version called The Green Bible. You’ll have to look that one up sometime, it’s confusing, yet intriguing. As evangelicals, … Continue reading Book Review: ESV Concise Study Bible
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 commands families to teach children about the Lord and what He has done. One of the main ways to teach children about the Lord is teach them to love and cherish the scriptures. The Lord has revealed Himself through the scriptures and believers commune with Him by reading, memorizing, and studying the Bible. For … Continue reading Book Review: ESV Holy Bible for Kids
Clive Staples Lewis is the most important apologists of the twentieth century. His influence even extends well into the twenty-first century. Among evangelicals, his writings are read and quoted as much today as when he he wrote them some seventy years ago. C. S. Lewis, however, did not enter the twentieth century as a Christian … Continue reading The Making of C. S. Lewis
Men play a vital role in the spiritual development and growth of their families. However, many times men are not equipped to achieve this goal and do not know how to do this well. There is a dire need in the church for men to be better equipped as the spiritual leader in the home. … Continue reading Brave and Bold 31 Devotions to Strengthen Men
Fact: the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most consequential event in the entirety of human history. It is through this one event that the Christian faith has spread from a handful of followers in the Middle East throughout the world. Yet, many self professing believers tare left asking the question does the resurrection still … Continue reading The Resurrection Provides Hope in Times of Fear
As I have written about before regarding children’s books, one of the best ways to being discipling kids is through biblical based storybooks. Children loved to be read to and they soak up more than adults may realize. One biblical truth that children need to learn early is that there is nothing they can do … Continue reading Book Review: The Children of the King
Teaching children to pray is one of the most important aspects of discipleship in the home. The discipline of prayer is one that is learned best through daily demonstration. Teaching children prayers that they can memorize can be helpful, especially at an early age. Helping them learn scripture is another great way to teach children … Continue reading Book Review: The Barber Who Wanted to Pray
Church history is an important part of understanding the Christian faith. Although it is not necessary for salvation or even discipleship, knowing some history of the Christian faith serves only to enrich our walk with the Lord. Church history encompasses the time after the last Apostles death in 90-100 AD to the president. In that … Continue reading Book Review: Church History ABC’s
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
