Do You Have the Kind of Discipleship That Stands through the Storm?
I find that people who often have the hardest time becoming relational are those who have been in church a long time. If you ask personal questions, they don’t want […]
From Yom Kippur to Jesus
“Because on this day atonement will be made for you, to cleanse you. Then, before the Lord, you will be clean from all your sins.” (Leviticus 16:30) “In fact, the […]
Holy Halloween? 3 Approaches to Halloween
I’ve noticed in recent years that Halloween has been added to the growing list of polarizing topics in Christian circles. Although I grew up in church, I don’t remember people […]
Gifts of the Spirit? A Seeking but Discerning Approach
One of the important points of emphasis in Scripture is the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately, it is also a point of contention in many churches. What should we […]
The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock: 3 Questions to Ask About the Way We Build
“The wise man built his house upon the rock.” By “rock,” Jesus meant his teachings. Unfortunately, it is very possible to hear the teachings of Jesus but not to put […]
Your Ministry Will End Someday. Have You Thought Much About How?
You should really consider leaving ministry. Before you change the date and turn in your pre-written resignation letter to the board of your church, let me clarify. Wherever you are […]
How Can I Be Forgiven When I Sin Again and Again?
The Bible teaches that God loves to forgive our sins. All we have to do is to confess them and, where necessary, turn from them (Luke 15:18–22). The most common […]
The Most Important Question in the History of Thinking
*Editor’s Note: Years ago, Christian philosopher Terry Miethe (Ph.D., Ph.D., D.Phil. (Oxon. Cand.) debated his atheist friend Antony Flew on the question of “Does God exist?” What follows is Terry’s […]