Chad Ragsdale

What is “the machine,” and how is technology reshaping our culture, identity, and faith? In this RENEW Review, Chad Ragsdale examines Paul Kingsnorth’s Against the Machine and its warning that […]

Disagreements in the Church and the Balance of Grace and Truth Discern the difference between essential beliefs, important issues, and personal convictions before responding to conflict. Follow Jesus’ example of […]

Essential Elements And Important Faith Truths Recognize that beliefs not classified as essential are still important and deserve study, time, and devotion. Learn from Jesus, Apollos, and humble instruction how […]

Essentials Of Biblical Christianity and Bullseye Beliefs For Salvation Identify the essential beliefs for salvation, such as God exists, Jesus is Lord, and Jesus is risen from the dead. Understand […]

Essential Versus Important and the Target Illustration for Faith Define how essential beliefs relate to salvation, important beliefs support orthodoxy, and personal convictions shape preferences. Use the target exercise to […]

Christian Convictions and Why Beliefs About God Matter Challenge the cultural assumption that faith is mere preference by showing belief in God is personal and relational. Recognize why the “many […]

Like many prophets, Nietzsche was ahead of his time. There is a time lag between announcing the “death of God” and dealing with the consequences of that death. In The […]