What It Takes to Call Out Unrighteousness
April 2, 2026 What does it take to correctly call a beloved cultural custom “unrighteous”? To call a lewd TV show everyone’s watching unrighteous. To call a dishonest yet winning […]
Review of ‘The Gospel After Christendom’
I begin every semester of teaching my undergraduate apologetics class with a unit on “meta apologetics.” That’s a fancy-sounding phrase, but it simply refers to the study of the nature […]
Reflecting on the St. Paul Church Protesters
January 21, 2026 Minnesota’s Twin Cities have erupted again. A large deployment of President Trump’s ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents in the area met with icy resistance. Protests […]
Can a Christian Join the Military? Some Arguments For and Against
Can a Christian join the military? Should Christians participate in war? What role should Jesus’ teachings on nonviolence play in all this? If we are encouraged to carry the light […]
Politics Is Downstream from Culture? Exploring the Other Side of the Coin
December 30, 2025 Amen to the Warning About Political Idolatry First, a hearty amen to Daniel and Bobby’s recent and excellent article, “The Birth of Our King and Our Country’s […]
The Birth of Our King and Our Country’s Political Focus
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.” —Isaiah 9:6a (NIV) Jesus was born into a politically […]
Why This Moment Calls for a Better Vision Than Christian Nationalism
In the days since we began working on this article, the public conversation about Christian nationalism has taken center-stage once again. The recent civil war between Tucker Carlson and Ben […]
Facing Cultural Hostility with Cultural Apologetics
October 6, 2025 @NeilShenvi – I understand the desire to “not mix Christianity and politics.” But open, vigorous debate about which policies *actually* align with biblical values seems vastly preferable […]
Os Guinness to Church Leaders on This Cultural Moment
September 29, 2025 In a time of deep polarization, cultural uncertainty, and spiritual drift, Os Guinness stands out as one of the most insightful voices to guide us through the […]
Should We Use Generative AI Chatbots For Research?
A bestselling Christian author I follow recently said that he uses generative AI for research. I challenged his rationale, and want to share more here. Why use GenAI for research? […]
What ChatGPT’s Students Are Looking For
September 19, 2025 Why do we dose off the moment the flight attendant begins the seatbelt speech? What she’s saying is accurate but feels long and, might we say…impersonal? Why […]
The Killing of Charlie Kirk: A Tragedy in Three Dimensions
Updated September 13, 2025 Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed this week while speaking at a university in Utah. The 31-year-old was fielding questions on his “Prove Me […]
More Thoughts and Prayers, Please
August 29, 2025 “No more thoughts and prayers. We need action.” It’s beyond disturbing how mass shootings have become all too frequent in the U.S. (Even one is too many.) […]
Build the Ark: Noah, Meaning, and the Church in an Age of Collapse
One of the first things the Bible teaches us—right there in Genesis—is that God is a God of order. God separates: light from darkness, sea from sky, meaning from murk. […]
Is there Neurological Evidence for the Soul? A Review of Egnor and O’Leary’s ‘The Immortal Mind’
Thinking through the nature of evil, a young Augustine found himself wrestling with the relationship between physics, which he called “corporeal things,” and the mind. His account of this struggle, […]
Transgender Interventions for Minors: Conversation with Senator Jack Johnson
June 26, 2025 *Editor’s Note: Can church leaders be a voice of wisdom to politicians—without being seduced by political power? Can church leaders speak up to their churches regarding pieces […]
Celebrating Unborn Life with Light
June 24, 2025 Three years since the overturning of Roe v. Wade When God said, “Let there be light,” He glorified the moments of creation with His own light. Light […]
A Jesus-Centered Approach to Technology: Why This Article Was Not Written With AI
How Technology Shapes Us: Embracing a Christ-Centered Approach in a Digital World A Jesus-Centered Approach to Technology invites reflection. Explore how faith and discernment guide our use of AI in […]
Should We Use Generative AI Chatbots for Ministry?
Editor’s Note: Is generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) a morally neutral tool helpful for generating sermon outlines and small group discussions? Or is it something attractive on the surface but deceptive […]
New AI Tool for Learning Christian Church/Church of Christ Theology: Ask RENEW.org
Since January 2018, we have sought to prayerfully articulate the best of Christian Church/Church of Christ theology at RENEW.org…because we are convinced it represents the best of biblical theology. We […]
It Goes Without Saying? A Reflection on Pope Francis
April 25, 2025 “If necessary, use words.” The original (Saint) Francis purportedly said this. Preach the gospel all the time, and—if necessary—use words. To this, we talkers want our chance […]
Why I Chose To Preach on Sexuality and Gender (Part 2)
My wife and I are blessed to have raised four children. I remember when we just had two. It seemed manageable at that point. We could play man-on-man defense. Then […]
Bible Sales are up 22%. What Does That Mean?
I recently saw some good news in a Wall Street Journal article explaining that, according to book tracker Circana Bookscan, Bible sales have increased 22% since last fall, and signs […]
Why I Chose to Preach on Sexuality and Gender, Part 1
It is no secret that one of the most explosive topics of our day is sexuality and gender. For many decades, there has been a concerted effort to change the […]
How Should Christians Think About Nuclear War?
*Editor’s Note: The following is a thoughtful Christian perspective on a difficult topic. There isn’t one, official Christian view on war in general, or on nuclear war in particular. This […]
5 Questions for Church Leaders to Ask About Generative AI
With the rise of generative AI, are we closer to Clippy, your old animated friend from Microsoft Office 97—or to the Terminator? Are we closer to Buzz Lightyear or to […]
Review of ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt
The title of Jonathan Haidt’s new book is not remotely controversial or debatable. That Gen Z is a uniquely anxious generation is demonstrated time and time again both in anecdotal […]
Top 10 RENEW.org Articles in 2024
“Yes, but . . .” It can be annoying to hear someone say “Yes, but . . .” to correct something you’re saying. It’s like when a parent says, “Yes, […]
Why Our Church Decided to Pray About the Transgender Bill
December 9, 2024 *Editor’s Note: When, if ever, should a church take a public stance over local legislation? Recently, the leaders of Harpeth Christian Church in Franklin, TN (located just […]
The Pitfalls of Winning
I am a sports fan. I admit it. I also admit that my mood can rise and fall with the success, or lack thereof, of my favorite teams. Some of […]
A New Missional Era
For the last year couple of years, I have been using a phrase that many people don’t seem to recognize. When referring to our task of taking the gospel to […]
2024 Election Reflections
November 11, 2024 A week ago, Bobby Harrington wrote in a pre-election article for RENEW.org that an election is a reflection. He wrote, “More than anything, this election will tell […]
Should Men Remain Silent on Abortion?
November 5, 2024 I’ll just cut to the chase. In the past several weeks, I’ve been told about a half dozen times by both men and women that I shouldn’t […]
What Matters More than the Election?
November 3, 2024 In my corner of the world, we vote this coming Tuesday. How should Christians view national elections? I want to suggest that elections can function for us […]
Church and State: 4 Ways of Church-State Interaction in History
First, some bad news. The bad news is that, historically, churches haven’t always resisted the allure of false, prepackaged gospels. Sometimes churches have traded their call to be the people […]
The Bible & My Vote?
A man in our congregation recently asked, “Would you preach a sermon about Christians and voting?” My inner voice said, “No!” Is there a topic more guaranteed to send people […]
The Political Move You Haven’t Considered
In case you haven’t heard, Americans are electing a president soon. It’s all over news outlets, social media, and even Christian blogs and publishing houses. Amidst all the hype, I—like […]
You Should Vote: 3 Reasons Disciples of Jesus Should Vote
I’m writing from my own context in the United States, where we have a presidential election coming up in just a matter of days. Many argue that it is the […]
What If This Election Is About Discipleship?
“The basic problem of the Christians in this country in the last eighty years or so, in regard to society and in regard to government, is that they have seen […]
Review of Richard & Christopher Hays’s ‘The Widening of God’s Mercy’
In The Widening of God’s Mercy, father and son Richard and Christopher Hays show why they believe same-sex sexual relationships and marriage ought to be fully welcomed in the church […]
3 Dead Mentors for Crazy Times
“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which one can say, ‘Look! […]
How Could You Vote for ___?!
I saw a post on Facebook last week where a friend was expressing some thinly veiled frustration regarding a particular candidate for President. I’m confident you’ve seen plenty of posts […]
Review of Justin Brierley’s ‘The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’
Is Christian faith dying in the Western world? Have the “new atheists” succeeded in souring Christianity for thinking people? There are actually some fascinating signs of a resurgence of interest […]
An Editor’s Take on Megan Basham’s ‘Shepherds for Sale’
September 2, 2024 Everybody loves an editor. (Ha, that’s the closest you’ll get to an editor joke.) The truth is, nobody likes being told all the ways they could have […]
Review of ‘The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God’ by Justin Brierley
The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again is the culmination of years of conversations with numerous leading thinkers […]
The Lion Is Better than the Elephant and Donkey. But in What Way?
Some think a picture is worth a thousand words. Others aren’t so sure. So, to accommodate both kinds of people, here’s both: first, a picture, and then a (couple) thousand […]
Just Turn the TV Off? Reflections on the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies
July 30, 2024 “Just turn the TV off!” That’s the advice Whoopi Goldberg gave in response to Christians outraged by the apparent depiction during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony of […]
4 Reflections on the Attempted Trump Assassination
July 15, 2024 Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in an unsuccessful assassination attempt. As I watched history in the making, I was […]
Beyond the Headlines: Recognizing the Faithful Shepherds
The recent news that Robert Morris, pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, was involved in a serious offense against a twelve-year-old girl over thirty years ago is exceptionally troubling. […]
What Does Our Faith Teach That Our Society Needs?
Christianity emerged in a world vastly different from the values espoused by followers of Christ. Slavery was assumed to be a necessary part of a functioning society, and slaves could […]
The Most Interesting Insult I’ve Heard in a Presidential Debate
June 28, 2024 The earliest election cycle I can remember was Bush VS Clinton in 1992. I wasn’t watching politics yet when Lloyd Bentsen said to Dan Quayle, “You’re no […]
Preaching That Engages the Skeptic: What? (Part 2)
Skepticism about Christianity is on the rise. That’s why we need to engage the skeptic in our preaching. The skeptic isn’t just “out there”; he or she is sitting in […]
What’s the Difference Between a ‘Convicted Felon’ and a ‘Political Prisoner’?
May 31, 2024 In C.S. Lewis’s children’s book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the main characters are sailing on a mission of rescue and adventure when they think they […]
Preaching That Engages the Skeptic: Why (Part 1)
In Charade, a 1963 movie starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, dangerous thieves have been cheated out of their stolen money by a fellow thief. Apparently, they kill the thief […]
Israelis: Are They Oppressors?
April 29, 2024 North Americans have been generally sympathetic to the nation of Israel for the last eighty years. This has been especially true because of the sympathy created once […]
The Revival Will Not Be Televised: Some Reflections on Collegiate Revival
Recently, on March 27, 2024, over 250 students from the University of Alabama were baptized in a downtown fountain following a worship event hosted by UniteUS. To be honest, I […]
Praise Him, Sun and Moon: Reflections on a Solar Eclipse
On April 8, 2024, I was one of more than 31 million people who observed a total solar eclipse as the moon cast its shadow on the earth, darkening a […]
Review of ‘God & Country’ Documentary
It stunk to be an Ephraimite in the days of Jephthah the Judge. In the biblical book of Judges, we read about how one tribe, the Ephraimites, insulted the Gileadites, […]
Progressivism and the Resurrection of Jesus
Orthodox, biblical, historic Christianity does not stop at the death of Jesus. It goes straight from Jesus’ death to his resurrection—which is the flip side of the same redemptive coin. […]
Why Is Teaching on Gender in Church & Family Important Today?
We’ve heard it often. “Personally, I am good with RENEW.org’s views on gender. But why put it in your faith statement? It’s a secondary issue, after all.” Great question. I […]
Navigating an Election Year Without Losing the Gospel
We’re living in volatile times, and the division keeps running deeper. It’s slicing even Christian families and churches right down the middle. Red-state parents send their kids off to deep-blue […]
Is Christianity Political? How the Gospel Frames Our Politics
Meet Brandon, who self-identifies as an agnostic. He describes his current experience with Christians: “Today whenever I experience the activities of American Christians as an organized group . . . […]
Does God Still Have a Plan for Israel?
October 14, 2023 Students of Scripture are familiar with God’s promises to ancient Jews. For example, Scripture teaches that God created the nation of Israel through his promises to Abraham […]
Israelis and Palestinians: Understanding the Mutual Hostility
October 13, 2023 What can we make of the persistent, gut-wrenching hostility between Jews and Arabs, and more specifically, between Israelis and Palestinians? This question has been on my mind […]
How I Am Praying for Israeli and Arab People in Light of the Hamas Attack
October 9, 2023 – Bobby Harrington, co-founder RENEW.org Network Israel experienced vicious attacks this past week that will likely result in around 1,000 slaughtered, thousands wounded (many seriously) and up […]
4 Ways to Pray About the Morocco Earthquake
Late Friday evening, the country of Morocco was hit with a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 3.9 magnitude aftershock on Sunday evening. The epicenter of the quake was near […]
Why the Risks of Artificial Intelligence Should Disturb Us—and Inspire Hope
It has been fifty-five years since Stanley Kubrick sounded the alarm regarding artificial intelligence (AI). In his film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kubrick envisioned a day when a computer could […]
Who Is to Blame When a Faith Deconstructs?
Deconstruction. Have you been hearing that word a lot lately, too? What does this trending term mean? Well, just like it sounds, deconstruction is the opposite of construction. When used about a […]
3 Ways to Respond to Mass Shootings
Have you heard of the “Serenity Prayer”? Although the original prayer written by theologian Reinhold Niebuhr is longer, here is the prayer as it is commonly quoted: “God, grant me […]
6 Takeaways from Our Learning Community Event on Artificial Intelligence
On Thursday, March 16, we held our latest Learning Community event for the almost 280 senior ministers/pastors in the Renew.org Network. The Learning Community event takes place every two months, […]
The Robots Are Coming
The world changed forever at the end of this past November. If you aren’t a very online person, you may not have any idea what I’m talking about. But if […]
John Cooper of Skillet on Resilient: Standing Firm in a Hostile World
John Cooper is the lead singer of the band Skillet and an outspoken advocate for the counter-cultural ways of Jesus. Recently, John wrote the foreword for David Young’s new book […]
5 Biblical Responses to Anti-Christian Slander
Why isn’t my church in the 21st century more like the early church of the 1st century? Where are the 3,000 baptisms in a single day? The opportunities to preach […]
The Lies We Tell Ourselves about Ourselves
George Santos lied about some things in his past. Okay, about everything in his past. He lied about where he attended high school (Horace Mann) and college (Baruch) and graduate […]
The Turkey-Syria Earthquake: 7 Ways to Pray
Could you take a moment and pray for the people of Turkey and Syria affected by the recent earthquake? Here are 7 ways to pray for them. Early Monday morning, […]
A Lament for Memphis: Reflections from a Memphis Minister
*Editor’s Note: On January 7, 2023, 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over by Memphis police for reckless driving and was tased and pepper-sprayed. He attempted to flee and was then […]
What Ethics Do We Learn from Generative AI?
First off, what is generative artificial intelligence (GAI)? Artificial intelligence has been around for a while now. It’s your phone deciphering between your fingerprint and someone else’s. It’s the chatbot […]
Where Does Consciousness Come From? Reflecting on Emerging Technologies
Where does consciousness come from? A persistent fear many have is that emerging technologies will develop consciousness. Many wonder if what we create will eventually, sooner rather than later, gain […]
The Devil Wears Sweatpants
We love to be comfortable. It’s easy; it’s convenient; it’s killing us. Comfort can be a great thing in the moment. But it can have terrible side effects. It promises […]
Social Justice from the Left and the Right
Within the Church (broadly speaking), there are two groups of people. Not everyone in the Church fits into one of these groups. In fact, many people in the Church are […]
Who Am I? An Exploration of Our Identity as Human Beings
Who am I? Our identity is that we are image bearers of the God who created us. This means that to be human means to be relational, to uniquely reflect […]
7 Reasons Some Preachers Avoid Politics in Sermons
Why do some preachers avoid politics in their preaching? Here’s a helpful list… 1. They aren’t very informed. They didn’t major in political science and have never held office. They […]
Will a Heated Election Melt Your Church?
Church bells have been used throughout church history for various reasons. Church bells have been rung to announce times of prayer, begin church services, mark the hours in a day, […]
Deconstructing the God of Sexual Identity
What follows is the manuscript of a sermon delivered in Ozark Christian College’s chapel on 2/25/2021. I feel some conflict this morning. It is a strange thing to be asked […]
Carrying a Cross Through Political Crossfire
“Leadership is disappointing your own people at a pace that they can stand.” —Tod Bolsinger Leslie Newbigin was a well-known British missionary to India in the last century. He and […]
Politics Is the New Religion
*Editor’s Note: It can be difficult knowing how to navigate both being a disciple of Jesus and having strong political convictions which put you at odds with political convictions of […]
What Is Progressive Christianity? 9 Tendencies
What is progressive Christianity? Progressive Christianity is a rewriting of essential and important elements of biblical teachings to fit Western secular values. Progressives tend to pick groups they feel are […]
Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: The Fleeting Fulfillment of a Feelings-Based Faith (Part 6)
Progressive Christianity Part 1: Insights from Deconstruction Stovall recounts a season of doubt, questioning a culture built on the sinner’s prayer and feelings-based assurance. The narrative challenges easy-belief formulas, contrasting […]
Christians and Politics: 5 Principles for Christian Interaction with the Political World
What should the relationship between Christians and politics look like? Here are five guiding principles for choosing faithful Christian engagement when it comes to politics: Remember your most primary citizenship. […]
Faith Didn’t Heal My Daughter: A Deconstruction Story (Part 3: The Aftermath)
Faith deconstruction sometimes begins with tragedy. Mandy Parsons recounts a personal tragedy and how it made her question everything. Here’s Part 1 and Part 2. Two lessons I learned rather […]
Inside the Invasion of Ukraine
Austin church leader Christian Ray Flores has lived in both Russia and Ukraine, and here he gives three snapshots of the unfolding crisis inside Ukraine. “This is the verdict: Light […]
5 Lessons We Can Learn from the Christians in Ukraine
With Ukraine forced to take center stage in world events, here are 5 lessons we can learn from Christians in Ukraine, based on Nicole’s interactions through I.D.E.S. (International Disaster Emergency […]
The Crisis in Ukraine – a Call to Prayer
To understand the current crisis Ukraine faces, it is helpful to look at its troubled history. Here’s a quick intro on what to know about Ukraine and how to pray […]
6 Reasons We Are Drawn to Christianity’s Deconstruction Stories
Why are we drawn to deconstruction stories within Christianity? Here are 6 reasons many of us resonate with elements of these stories. The last several years have presented us with […]
Faith Didn’t Heal My Daughter: A Deconstruction Story (Part 2: For unto Us a Child Is Born)
Faith deconstruction sometimes begins with tragedy. Mandy Parsons recounts a personal tragedy and how it made her question everything. For part 1, click here. “Would someone tell me what is […]
Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: From Emotionalism to Cynicism (Part 5)
Faith in Progressive Christianity and the Search for a Hopeful Third Way “Faith in Progressive Christianity” traces a journey from legalism to progressive grace and nearly to agnosticism before rediscovering […]
The TikTok Challenge and a New Authority Over Gen Zers
TikTok Challenge: Troubling New Authority Over Gen Z in a Digital Age Online crowds can become a new authority as teens perform reckless acts to gain a moment of viral […]
Dr. Carol Swain on the Challenges Christian Face Today
Challenges Christian Face Today: Urgent Wake-Up Call Modern influences like social media, podcasts, and cultural voices can disciple believers into “self-inspired theology” that slowly weakens faith. Renewing the mind means […]
Dr. Carol Swain on the Challenges Christian Face Today
Dr. Carol Swain on Living Faithfully in a Confusing Age Through personal testimony, Dr. Swain recounts how her journey from academic success to Christian conviction reshaped her identity in Christ. […]
How Should We View Gender?
Gender and Christianity: Hopeful Biblical Clarity on Roles Amid secular gender theories, Carol M. Swain explains why Christians should treat Scripture as the final authority on male and female roles. […]
Harvard and a Civilization Built in the Clouds
Harvard Atheist Chaplain and a Civilization Built in the Clouds Cloud City becomes a metaphor for a modern culture trying to stay afloat without a sacred order beyond itself. Harvard’s […]
5 Insights Jason Whitlock Has Given Me About Being a Disciple of Jesus
Jason Whitlock Christian Insights for Fearless Discipleship Today Fearless conviction is needed to call out deception and resist cultural pressure with biblical clarity. Ruthless honesty builds credibility when confronting sin […]
5 Bible Verses on My Mind as I Watch Afghanistan Crumble
Afghanistan Christian: Bible Verses for Hope in Upheaval Scripture speaks to collapse and fear, echoing Jerusalem’s devastation and validating lament without denying God’s reign. Job exposes fragile trust, urging sober […]
Grieving, Praying, and Hoping for Afghanistan – Q&A with Chris Dewelt
Pray for Afghanistan: Grieving and Hoping with Afghan Believers Persecution is likely to intensify, so pray for Afghan Christians to be protected, strengthened, and faithful under pressure. Real stories make […]
This Person Has Enormous Power Over You
Not Ashamed and the King Who Rules Your Life Recognize that shame reveals your ruler—whoever can make you most ashamed when you disobey them has enormous power over you. See […]
Ted Lasso, Cancel Culture, and the New Persecution
Ted Lasso and the New Persecution Ted Lasso links cancel culture with a modern form of “death,” showing how reputation loss and exclusion can damage lives in a digital age. […]
Your Reconstruction Story as Told by Jesus
Faith Reconstruction and Jesus Repairing the Foundation Faith Reconstruction highlights how Jesus deconstructs what cannot remain, leaving only what God intends to be truly foundational. John’s “I am” statements show […]
Permission to Say No to a Fight
Say No To A Fight And Pick Battles Like Jesus Notice how Jesus repeatedly refused to be pulled into distractions and redirected people toward God’s deeper priorities. Discern which conflicts […]
Christian Convictions Author Q&A – Chad Ragsdale and Bobby Harrington
Christian Convictions Q&A on Essential, Important, and Personal Beliefs Chad shares how his apologetics teaching led to a framework for distinguishing essential Christian beliefs from important doctrines and personal opinions. […]
Make Your Choice: Learning from the Chinese Church
Chinese Church Lessons for Faith Under Pressure Persecution in China reveals how believers endure surveillance and intimidation by standing firm in Jesus without compromise. Conviction grows when Christians count the […]
The Rise of Christian Cancel Culture: Scandals, Heresy Hunters, and What We’re Known For
Christian Cancel Culture: What We’re Really Known For Christians often mirror the world’s outrage in Christian cancel culture by publicly shaming, dissecting, and permanently “canceling” pastors and ministries. Instead, Christian […]
How Pride Month Taught Me the Power of Spirituality
Pride Month: Seeing Culture Through a Spiritual Lens Exploring the explosion of flags and identities during Pride Month, the article shows how even health sites like Healthline can shift from […]
On Gender and the Bible: Thoughts of a Theologian and a Therapist on the Transgender Debate (Part 11)
Transgender Debate Part 11: Biblical Clarity for Today’s Questions Transgender Debate Part 11 affirms God made humans male and female, grounding identity in creation and biology. Key definitions like gender […]
This Pastor Doesn’t Know the Sky Is Falling. Is He Right?
Sky is Falling? Choosing Faith Instead of Fear Sky Is Falling anxiety fades when believers stop bracing for darkness and start battling it with gospel confidence. Instead of doom scrolling, […]
Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: The Banned Books and Podcasts (Part 4)
Progressive Christianity Part 4 Lessons from Deconstruction Dave recounts a slow slide into progressivism. Influences like C.S. Lewis, Rob Bell, and The Liturgists shaped his doubts, loosening his trust in […]
Moving Mountains in Myanmar: A Guide to Prayer and Action for Myanmar
Pray for Myanmar Faith That Moves Mountains Amid violent crackdowns and fear, Pray for Myanmar reminds believers that the true enemy is the unseen powers of darkness, not the people […]
We’re about to Make a Big Mistake – Reflections on Rebecca McLaughlin’s “The Secular Creed”
The Secular Creed and the Cost of a Godless Morality McLaughlin’s book exposes a new secular religion in which slogans like “love is love” and “gay rights are civil rights” […]
Are White Evangelicals Responsible for Corrupting the Faith and Fracturing a Nation? A Review of “Jesus and John Wayne”
Corrupting the Faith in Light of Jesus and John Wayne Layfield appreciates how Jesus and John Wayne exposes real problems in evangelical culture, including militarism, celebrity pastor models, and weak […]
How to Read a Progressive like the Bible
Progressive Stories and Competing Endings Through three parallel narratives, the article shows how the same journey into deconstruction can be framed as heroic self-expression, loyal solidarity with the marginalized, or […]
6 Principles for Doubting Well
Doubting Well in Honest Christian Faith Readers learn to name different levels of doubt, from core questions about God to secondary church issues, so they don’t abandon faith unnecessarily. This […]
How to Read the Bible like a Progressive
Read the Bible like a Progressive with Clear Discernment Progressive reading is shown as rewriting essential Christian doctrines to fit Western cultural values while proudly selecting which Scriptures still apply. […]
The Deconstruction Story That Makes the Most Sense
Deconstruction as the Work of Jesus in Our Lives Christ-centered deconstruction exposes false views of God and self, as Jesus analyzes human beliefs, judges them by God’s standard, and replaces […]
4 Observations from the Frontlines of Disciple Making
Frontlines of Disciple Making in Today’s Church Frontlines of Disciple Making begins with creating deep belonging, where genuine friendship and shared struggle move people from mere churchgoing to committed disciples […]
Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: The Three Unforgivable Sins — Drinking, Smoking, and Cussing (Part 3)
Progressive Christianity Part 3: Lessons in Grace and Drift Progressive Christianity Part 3 traces how childhood taboos about drinking, smoking, and cussing slowly gave way to a “liberated” lifestyle that […]
Why Should Christians Learn World Religions?
World Religions — Learning to Clarify, Love, and Witness Clarifying facts about other faiths helps Christians avoid stereotypes and speak truthfully in conversations. Loving neighbors well means understanding their beliefs, […]
A Microscopic Killer Gone Viral
Microscopic Killer in Isolation: Gospel Hope Linking the pandemic’s loneliness and loss to humanity’s deeper “infection” of sin reveals our universal need for Christ’s healing life. Through John 11 and […]
Restoring Our City – Q&A with Kelvin Teamer
Restoring — Spirit-Led Renewal in Atlanta Monthly prayer walks through City Hall, campuses, and shuttered business corridors ask God to heal disorder and plant the kingdom’s flag in the city. […]
Crossing the Invisible Fence: An Opportunity for the Church to Lead
Invisible Fence — Leading with Hope As restrictions lift, churches can model confident, responsible in-person worship to show life beyond the fence is safe and meaningful. Testimonies from congregations that […]
Friendship Evangelism in a Post-Christian Era
Friendship Evangelism in Everyday Neighboring Amid post-Christian skepticism, relationships built on presence, prayer, and kindness open doors to talk about Jesus naturally. Practical neighboring—yard conversations, simple help, and block-party hospitality—creates […]
The Equality Act: The Background, Battle, and Our Beliefs
Equality Act and Religious Liberty in Today’s Culture Sweeping federal protections for sexual orientation and gender identity would reach nearly every public space, reshaping how schools, businesses, and ministries operate. […]
Losing My Faith in Progressive Christianity: Revelation, Rapture, and Kirk Cameron Eschatology (Part 2)
Rapture — Progressive Christianity Part 2 Reflections Sparked by a Left Behind viewing, the author rechecked Revelation and 1 Thessalonians, questioning whether Scripture clearly teaches a pre-tribulation rapture. Framing end-times […]
A Resilient Church in a Cancel Culture
Cancel Culture — Practicing Church Resilience Grounded in disciple making, the church develops resilient believers who hold to biblical convictions with joy and courage. Facing cultural pressure, Christians reject timidity […]
The Long March through the Institutions of Society
Long March in Today’s Institutions—A Discipleship Response Decades of university influence spread into media, corporations, and policy, advancing Critical Theory across culture. Marxist-rooted frameworks center power and suppression, conflicting with […]
The Less We Use This, the More Relevant It Will Become.
Relevant in a Post-Christian Culture: Why Scripture Resurges Contrasting the raft with Noah’s ark, the article shows how Scripture can seem cumbersome until crises reveal its saving purpose. As secularism […]
Lessons from the Church in Eastern Canada: Get Creative
Canada in Post-Christian Ministry—Creative Lessons Healthy churches prioritize disciple making over size, channeling resources so disciples make disciples in any context. Bivocational and covocational models—like funding a coffee shop that […]
Lessons from the Church in Eastern Canada: Success in a Post-Christian World
Post-Christian World — Eastern Canada Field Notes In Metro Halifax where fewer than 5% attend church, success shifts from weekly shows to small missional communities living Acts 2 rhythms together. […]
Worship Leader Q&A: Can I Worship God in My PJ’s?
Worship and Authentic Connection in a Changing Church During livestream worship, leaders found freedom in rest, preparation, and embracing imperfection as part of authentic praise. Informality helped believers shed pretense, […]
When the Foundations Are Being Destroyed
Foundations That Endure Through Faith Discover how Foundations grounded in God’s Word give strength when society feels unstable and divided. Explore David’s Psalms to understand why trusting the Lord offers […]
Losing My Faith…in Progressive Christianity (Part 1)
Progressive Christianity Part 1: Insights from Deconstruction Stovall recounts a season of doubt, questioning a culture built on the sinner’s prayer and feelings-based assurance. The narrative challenges easy-belief formulas, contrasting […]
On Gender and the Bible: Where Does Egalitarianism Lead? (Part 9)
Egalitarianism and Scriptural Trajectories Authors trace how egalitarianism, when unchecked, can override created differences and biblical hierarchies in church and home. The article contrasts secular lenses with exegesis, arguing that […]
A Tragic Choice for a Hill to Die On
Hill to Die On — Unity, Discernment, and Essentials Grounded in Jesus’ example (John 6; John 12), believers relinquish inferior battles to pursue the cross-shaped mission that bears lasting fruit. […]
Critical Race Theory: Check Box Identity
Critical Race Theory — Intersectionality, Essentialism, and the Church Examines intersectionality’s check-box identity framework and warns that, when detached from empathy and grace, it breeds resentment and entrenches victim/victimizer roles. […]
Top 10 Renew.org Articles in 2020
Top 10 — Lessons that Strengthened the Church Featuring standout discussions on gender, LGBTQ, race, and faith, these articles shaped meaningful reflection in 2020. Addressing deconversion, marriage, and disciple-making, the […]
Worship Leader Q&A: Lessons Learned from Livestreaming Church
Livestreaming Church — Worship Leaders’ Tested Insights From four worship ministers, production quality and reach surged; teams leveled up and online participation broadened across states. Leaders emphasize intentional engagement at […]
Critical Race Theory: Empathy and Narrative
Empathy and Narrative — Listening with Gospel Convictions Through Critical Race Theory’s storytelling lens, the article calls believers to hear marginalized voices with humility and compassion. It warns against turning […]
Critical Race Theory: Privilege and Systemic Racism
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Accepting LGBTQ+ Lifestyles for Disciples of Jesus: A Response to Sally Gary and the CenterPeace Ministries Decision to be Pro Gay
CenterPeace Ministries — Conviction with Civility Drawing on his testimony, Guy Hammond upholds historic Christian sexual ethics while explaining why holiness—not heterosexuality—is the disciple’s aim. While affirming dignity and respect […]
Critical Race Theory: Bitter Roots
Bitter Roots — What CRT Draws From Surveying sources like Gramsci, Foucault, and Derrida, the article argues that CRT inherits a distrust of truth claims and the liberal order. By […]
Critical Race Theory: Friend or Foe?
Critical Race Theory — Gospel Framework for Discernment Amid its move from classrooms to culture, CRT now shapes public discourse and even school curricula, prompting fair, informed evaluation. Grounding the […]
Discipling Group for a Pandemic?
Discipling Group for a Pandemic Blueprint Phygital rhythm sustains formation. Groups blend monthly in-person connection with weekly one-hour online meetings to deepen relationships and discipleship. Leaders shape small, focused circles. […]
Lessons from the Church in Germany: Tsunami
Lessons from the Church in Germany Tsunami Response From Europe’s aftermath of higher criticism, Brett Seybold calls U.S. churches to pair personal relationships with strong apologetics and unity with other […]
Lessons from the Church in Germany: Post-Christianity
The Church in Germany Insights for Today From classrooms to pulpits, negative higher criticism eroded confidence in Scripture, opening a spiritual vacuum filled by rival worldviews. Mission progress is slow—often […]
What Are Christians Doing on Social Media?
What Are Christians Doing on Social Media — Practices for Digital Witness Algorithms often inflame division, so disciples pursue humility, self-control, and allegiance to Jesus when posting or debating. Open, […]
An Election Day Prayer
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Church, You Can’t Lose on Tuesday
You Can’t Lose on Tuesday — Hope that Outlasts Politics Grounded in Joseph’s foresight, the church prepares in seasons of plenty and provides in famine, trusting God’s mercy in both. […]
Are We Turning into Skeptics of the Bible?
Skeptics of the Bible – Cultural Drift & Gospel Remedy Enlightenment roots, failed institutions, and online echo chambers train people to distrust external authority—including Scripture. Real-life fallout appears in moral […]
Saving Christian Education
Christian Education in an Integrated Mission Resist mission drift by anchoring every discipline to Christ’s lordship (Phil. 1:9–11), choosing an integrated model over historical or value-added approaches. Deploy learning for […]
Life-Changing Paragraphs: Mere Drift
Mere Drift — Training the Habit of Faith Lewis shows how moods rebel against reason and why training the habit of faith anchors belief amid shifting feelings. Daily practices—prayer, Bible […]
When Am I Getting off Social Media?
Getting off Social Media — Discernment for Digital “Third Places” Documentary insights and personal research show platforms hijack attention, fuel mental strain, and deform virtue, making quitting a daily temptation. […]
Good News: You Will Have Trouble
You Will Have Trouble — Peace, Courage, and the Value of Faith Jesus’ promise in John 16:33 frames rising hostility with His peace and victory, calling believers to take heart. […]
Can We Be a Unified Church in a Divided World?
Can We Be a Unified Church in a Divided World — Unity That Acts During polarizing seasons, leaders model humility and keep the pulpit non-partisan so honest dialogue can flourish. […]
America Is in a Spiritual War. Are You All-In or AWOL?
America Is in a Spiritual War — Weapons, Courage, and Hope Scripture exposes the unseen battle and calls us to demolish lies and take every thought captive to Christ (2 […]
Matters of Trust: A Crisis of Crumbling Authority
Crumbling Authority in Our Homes and Hearts From Vietnam and Watergate to social media echo chambers, institutional trust collapsed and “trust me” turned suspect. Young families now prize independence over […]
Reasons for Church Decline in the West
Church Decline in the West – Causes, Culture, Renewal Prosperity can breed forgetfulness of God, dulling urgency about death, judgment, and obedience. Secularism disciples people to live as if God […]
Our Cultural Moment and Critical Theory 2.0 A Deeper Dive with Neil Shenvi
Cultural Moment and Critical Theory 2.0 – What You’ll Learn Neil Shenvi introduces critical theory in 10 minutes, framing the terms driving today’s debates. A 35-minute deep dive treats it […]
Following Jesus through Chaos and Cancel Culture: Race, Sexuality, Gender, & the Gospel
Chaos and Cancel Culture – Faithful Discipleship Grounds believers in Jesus’ way amid public shaming, modeling grace and truth in conversations on race, sexuality, and gender. Offers a biblical framework […]
We Can Now Go Post-Christian
Post-Christian Cultural Shift From 60s counterculture to intersectional activism, power is reassigned and “The Man” gets blown down. Ethics remain while faith and authority are displaced, forming a new orthodoxy […]
Progressivism and Church Decline
Progressivism in Church Trajectory Surveyed trends show practicing Christians shrinking as culture-first reinterpretations of Scripture take root. Denominational drift toward progressive theology trades core doctrines—Jesus’ exclusivity and biblical sexual ethics—for […]
6 Ways to Emerge from COVID Ready for Hospitality
COVID — Hospitality in Practice From solicitors at the door to neighbors in need, respond with empathy—offer a drink, a seat, a ride, or a shared meal. Scripture frames welcome […]
Emerging from COVID with a Commitment to Hospitality
Emerging from COVID — Hospitality in Practice Scripture urges welcoming strangers; Hebrews 13:1–2 and 1 Peter 4:9 present hospitality as love in action. Everything comes from God; use your home […]
A Reckoning for the Church
Reckoning for the Church — Repent and Reconcile Names the harm: judgmentalism and political coercion left many as casualties who need healing, not campaigns. Demands repentance: the church must own […]
Caution Fatigued, Yet?
Caution Fatigued in the Pandemic: Persevering with Wisdom Recognize caution fatigue can cloud judgment and tempt risky behavior; choose wise, others-first practices anchored in Galatians 6:9 and Ephesians 5:15. Pray […]
Intersectionality, Christianity, & Why Reconciliation > Reversal
Reconciliation in a Divided Age Jesus reframes suffering by confronting it with compassion, turning “just the way things are” into restored life and calling disciples to serve the least of […]
Changing Times: Part 3 of a Conversation with Bob Russell
Part 3 of a Conversation with Bob Russell on Faithful Leadership Facing shifting cultural views, Russell urges thick skin with soft hearts, resisting the drift to “shout grace and whisper […]
Ditches to Avoid – Part 2 of a Conversation with Bob Russell
Ditches to Avoid and Guardrails for Leadership Preaching through Scripture steadies congregations as elders shield ministers from political flashpoints and help keep Jesus central. Differentiating principles from methods frees churches […]
Preparing Students for College: Cultural Discernment
Cultural Discernment for College Faithfulness Filtering every lecture, message, and lifestyle cue through Scripture equips freshmen to choose communities and habits that honor Jesus. Teaching the Bible’s meta-narrative forms a […]
Racial Reconciliation & Church Unity – Part 1 of a Conversation with Bob Russell
Racial Reconciliation in Church Leadership Bob Russell recounts bridge-building efforts—joint services, grants to inner-city churches, and partnerships—while admitting greater intentionality was needed. Pastors are encouraged to seek elder unity, state […]
A Four-Word Solution to Reach a Divided Nation
Divided Nation in Missionary Engagement Adopting a missionary posture reframes culture wars by affirming the good, naming the broken, and pointing to Jesus over partisanship. Centering on King Jesus moves […]
Confronting Racism in the Church: Part 2 of a Conversation with Anthony Walker
Racism in the Church and Gospel Reconciliation Stories of pain expose ongoing mistreatment; churches must name racism as sin, repent, and match apologies with action. Ephesians 2 centers unity at […]
Racism: A Lament and Call to Repent
Call to Repent for Gospel Healing In light of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, the church laments evil, listens to pain, and prays with compassion. Scripture frames repentance—Lamentations, James 4, […]
Racism Cuts Deep: Part 1 of a Conversation with Anthony Walker
Racism Cuts Deep Part 1 in Personal and Faith Realities Racism continues to shape painful realities in families, churches, and communities. In this discussion, Anthony Walker emphasizes that racism is […]
Doubting the Doubter: On the Deconversion of Hawk Nelson’s Jon Steingard
Doubting the Doubter in Deconversion Realities Doubting the Doubter highlights the struggles of leaving faith. Jon Steingard shares his fears, uncertainties, and the personal cost of walking away from Christianity. […]
Why Plant New Churches?
Plant New Churches for Gospel Multiplication Rooted in Genesis, God calls His people to be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth—church planting embodies that mandate. In Acts, the church stalled […]
O.P.E.N.: 4 Things Elders Must Do
4 Things Elders Must Do for Safe Reopening Oversee policy and timing as shepherds, owning responsibility for when and how the church gathers again. Plan the big calls—distancing, touch-free communion, […]
Biden, Trump, and Other Urgent Things That Come Up
Biden and Trump—A Psalm 14 Reality Check Psalm 14 indicts both parties, showing that none of us consistently does good and we often live as if God isn’t there. Political […]
Practical Guide to Monster Hunting
Monster Hunting and the Hope We Need Imagined monsters mirror hidden fears and longings—loneliness, control, security—especially during disruptive seasons. Naming the monster helps us see what we’re trusting most and […]
Rhett, Link, & Kingdom Building
Kingdom Building and Lasting Devotion Kingdom Building is illustrated through Rhett and Link’s journey, where creative gifts once nurtured for ministry shifted toward personal recognition. Faithful stewardship of talents is […]
The Problem of Sin and Rhett & Link’s Deconversion
Problem of Sin and Its Impact on Faith Problem of Sin shows how Rhett and Link confused guilt with conviction, leaving them distant from true repentance and forgiveness. By neglecting […]
Confronting Coronavirus with a Dozen Contradictory Emotions
Confronting Coronavirus and the Struggles of Faith Confronting Coronavirus reveals how believers experience fear, grief, and gratitude all at once while facing the pandemic. The article shows how Scripture, from […]
Rhett, Link, & the Danger of Duplicitous Faith
Danger of Duplicitous Faith and Its Impact on Believers Danger of Duplicitous Faith shows how Rhett and Link concealed doubts and spiritual struggles while leading in ministry. The narrative reflects […]
Facts, Faith, Feelings, and Rhett & Link’s Deconversion
Facts in Faith and Deconversion Lessons Facts shape faith by grounding belief beyond emotions, showing how Rhett’s separation of logic from trust weakened his spiritual journey. Facts challenge doubt when […]
Relationship and Rhett & Link’s Deconversion
Relationship and Rhett in Faith and Doubt Relationship and Rhett reveals how leaning on intermediaries instead of direct prayer weakened the foundation of faith. In Relationship and Rhett, the weight […]
Virtual Services – 10 Tips for Highest Impact
10 Tips for Highest Impact in Virtual Ministry Spread the word effectively by directing members to online services, updating calendars, and ensuring visitors know how to join virtually. Use strong […]
Coronavirus: What Christians Need to Know
Coronavirus Guidance For Christians Amid the coronavirus outbreak, believers are urged to embrace God’s peace even when uncertainty fuels anxiety and fear. Wise responses during coronavirus include balancing medical guidance […]
Meet Your Mentors in Exile
Mentors in Exile and Lessons for Today Jeremiah’s wisdom guides exiles by urging them to plant, build, and bless their captors, showing that faithful living thrives even in hardship. Daniel’s […]
Can Your Church Thrive in Exile? A Conversation with Randy Gariss
Can Your Church Thrive in Exile with Hope and Renewal Exile shapes the church’s strength. Randy Gariss explains that moving from the cultural center to the margins gives believers clarity […]
Why Rhett & Link’s Deconversion Feels So Right
Deconversion and Its Cultural Appeal Deconversion feels like relief to Rhett and Link, who describe leaving Christianity for agnosticism as a weight lifted. Audiences resonate with confusion, praising their honesty […]
Uncertainty Isn’t Your Enemy
Uncertainty in Faith — Reasons To Engage Uncertainty isn’t faithlessness; we “know in part” yet follow Jesus, letting questions mature trust and perseverance. Questions can signal God’s image in us—curious […]
Christians and the Coronavirus
Christians and the Coronavirus: Loving Responses Seek truth and empathy by listening to Chinese voices, praying for peace, and resisting sensational rumors. Practice love over fear through practical help, invitations […]
The Coronavirus: Facts and Fears
The Coronavirus in Context: Faithful Response Rooted in facts, the article explains The Coronavirus as a contagious respiratory virus like the flu, urging verification over sensational media claims. Putting The […]
The Iowa Caucus Delay: A Portrait of Theological Progressivism
Theological Progressivism and Its Impact on Clarity Theological Progressivism reflects vague answers to life’s biggest questions, offering optimism without grounding in reality. Candidates’ false optimism parallels theological progressivism, where ungrounded […]
Aaron Rodgers: Sacked by More than Doubt
Aaron Rodgers: Sacked by More than Doubt Raised in faith but moved to spirituality, Aaron Rodgers reflects on leaving Christianity, calling religion a crutch and embracing a broader worldview. College […]
Astros: A Cautionary Tale
Astros Reveal Pitfalls of Cutting Corners in Faith Astros serves as a warning that even impressive success can unravel when integrity is compromised. Cutting corners might bring results, but at […]
Can Evangelicals Disagree on Impeachment without Being Divisive?
Divisive Politics and Christian Unity in the Church Divisive opinions over Trump’s impeachment have exposed fractures in evangelical circles, challenging the church’s call to unity and mutual respect. Divisive rhetoric […]
What’s a Biblical Disciple to Do with Trump?
Biblical Disciple Perspective on Politics Today Biblical disciples resist political idolatry, keeping their devotion centered on Christ rather than elevating human leaders. Following Jesus means praying for all in authority, […]
College Chaos: Beyond the Bad News (Part 1)
Beyond the Bad News Part 1: What a Professor Saw on Campus Beyond the Bad News Part 1 reveals how today’s college students are often unfamiliar with basic Bible stories […]
Letter to a Christian on Twitter
Letter to a Christian on Twitter: Navigating Social Media Through Discipleship Twitter challenges Christian discipleship by encouraging quick reactions and performative communication over spiritual depth. Engaging the platform with intentional […]
A Bible-Believing Person of Science? – Interview with Richard Knopp
Interview with Richard Knopp: Exploring the Role of Reason in Faith Apologetics offers a thoughtful framework for explaining belief, combining logic and humility, as discussed by Dr. Knopp. The relationship […]
Bridge the Gap
Bridge the Gap: How Faithful Preaching Connects a Changing World Bridge the Gap calls Christian leaders to remain faithful to Scripture while building relational bridges in a culture drifting from […]
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable — Faith’s Response News of the shooting lays bare a grievous injustice and nationwide grief. Brandt Jean’s courtroom forgiveness and […]
Courage in the Storm (Part 1)
Courage in the Storm Part 1 – Key Takeaways for Faith and Growth Paul’s storms weren’t random – they revealed his unwavering trust in God’s promises, even when shipwrecked and […]
Songwriter Marty Sampson and the Unsustainability of Feelings-Based Faith
Songwriter Marty Sampson – 3 Key Insights on Worship, Faith, and Deconstruction Charisma doesn’t equal foundation. Songwriter Marty Sampson’s disillusionment shows that emotionally stirring worship songs don’t always build enduring […]
A Pastor’s 4 Reflections on Joshua Harris’s Latest Goodbye
4 Reflections on Joshua Harris Latest Goodbye: Heartbreaking Truth Joshua Harris’s story reveals overreaction and the wounds of purity culture. Learn how his journey still impacts Christian youth today. These […]
Humans 2.0 – A Serious Conversation About Science and Humanity
Humans 2.0 A Serious Conversation About Science and Humanity – 3 Key Highlights Can Christians embrace transhumanism without compromise? Dr. Fuz Rana shares insights on balancing faith with breakthroughs like […]
What if Your City Had a Lower Percentage of Christians Than North Korea?
What if Your City Had a Lower Percentage of Christians Than North Korea? 3 Key Truths from the Gospel Front Lines Some U.S. cities are more unreached than nations like […]
Tired of Living as Predictably as a Facebook Advertisement?
Tired of Living as Predictably as a Facebook Advertisement? Here’s What You Can Learn Jesus offers lasting freedom from predictable patterns. The Samaritan woman’s encounter at the well reveals that […]
Curious About CBD?
Curious About CBD: What Every Christian Should Know Before Using It Curious about CBD and faith? Dr. Sasha Noe explores how Christians can navigate CBD use with wisdom, discernment, and […]
Is Our Manhood in Crisis? – An Interview with Robert Lewis (Part 1 of 2)
Interview with Robert Lewis Part 1: Addressing Today’s Manhood Crisis Why is manhood in crisis today? This interview dives into rising male struggles like addiction, isolation, and loss of identity. […]
Free Love (Reflections on Lukianoff & Haidt’s The Coddling of the American Mind – Part 3 of 3)
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Would Jesus and the Apostles Use Online Marketing?
Would Jesus and the Apostles Use Online Marketing to Reach Today’s World? Jesus and Paul went where the people were—today, that place is online. The early church used strategic outreach; […]
4 Ways to Treat the Prisoner as a Person
4 Ways to Treat the Prisoner as a Person in Light of Biblical Justice Treat the prisoner with dignity and compassion. Many incarcerated individuals are awaiting trial and deserve humane […]
Is it safe to follow my feelings? (Reflections on Lukianoff & Haidt’s The Coddling of the American Mind – Part 2 of 3)
Is It Safe to Follow My Feelings When They Distort the Truth? Emotional instincts may mislead. The article explores how modern culture promotes emotions as the ultimate authority, using The […]
Professor Mary Poplin, an Unlikely Convert
Professor Mary Poplin an Unlikely Convert Who Found Faith Beyond Academia Professor Mary Poplin an Unlikely Convert finds truth beyond academia. A tenured professor’s spiritual journey leads her from radical […]
Is it a virtue to be fragile? (Reflections on Lukianoff & Haidt’s The Coddling of the American Mind – Part 1 of 3)
Is It a Virtue to Be Fragile? Understanding Safetyism Through a Christian Lens Is it a virtue to be fragile? Explore how “safetyism” promotes emotional fragility, shielding people from growth […]
Book Review: Braving The Future, Christian Faith in a World of Limitless Tech by Douglas Estes
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The Illusion of Progressive Christianity
Understanding The Illusion of Progressive Christianity Progressive Christianity redefines biblical truth. Modern ideologies often reshape Scripture to mirror cultural norms, raising essential questions for faithful believers. Foundational doctrines are being […]
Does Cannabis Have Medicinal Value—Even for Christians?
Does Cannabis Have Medicinal Value Even for Christians? Does the Bible permit marijuana use? While cannabis isn’t named in Scripture, biblical principles caution against intoxication and altered states of mind. […]