Beginning with the Beginning in Mind
When I was a kid, my dad was a certified instructor for Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, primarily in corporate settings. As a result, nearly every car […]
Review of ‘Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jesus in a Disorienting Culture’
What Makes This Book Different “So do you want to know why you’re an outsider in this world? It’s not because the world is changing or because of a political […]
Why does something exist rather than nothing?
How would you answer the question, “Why does something exist rather than nothing?” Here’s the answer we’ll explore: “Everything (from ants to God) has an explanation for why it exists: […]
Marriage & Relationships: 20+ Resources
When marriages are loving and faithful, they point people to Jesus’ unending love for us (see Ephesians 5:25-33). When marriages fall, they propel debris and destruction like a crumbling tower […]
Five Clues That the Christian Story Is True
For the Bible’s grand story to be true, some important facts also need to be true. There needs to be a God in the first place. This needs to be […]
It’s Okay to Grieve More Than One Thing
January 28, 2026 I have an engineer friend whose art teacher noticed something peculiar about him in elementary school. When asked to draw a picture of their house, every student […]
What Is God Like?
How would you answer the question, “What is God like?” Here’s the answer we’ll explore in this article: “The God of the Bible is perfectly loving and good, knows all […]
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 Vanity of Knowledge: Aiming for Wisdom in an Artificial World
With what set of assumptions do you begin as you open the pages of Scripture? I find myself in agreement with James B. Jordan, Protestant theologian, with Matteiu Paggeau, the […]
What to Appreciate About N. T. Wright
The following is an excerpt from John Whittaker’s N. T. Wright: A Theological Appraisal. For the full eBook, click HERE. Personally, I am grateful for the teaching of N. T. […]
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 […]
Philosophy Questions: What Is the Christian Worldview?
A worldview is the set of basic beliefs about reality by which an individual understands life. What one believes about God determines every other aspect of his or her worldview […]
What Is a Biblical Worldview? Definitions, Dilemmas, and Dangers
What is a biblical worldview, and does it matter? A biblical worldview is a view of the world which seeks to answer life’s biggest questions from the teachings of the […]
Answering Questions with Stories
Answering Questions with Stories: Powerful Truth Jesus often taught through stories, answering questions in ways that shape what we believe and how we live. Family narratives form identity, and Scripture […]
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 […]
The Truth Is Better Than My Truth (Because It’s True!)
My Truth — Anchoring in Jesus and Scripture Postmodern claims make truth a personal construct, but Scripture warns the heart deceives (Jeremiah 17:9) and defiles (Mark 7:21–23). Jesus declares, “I […]
What Makes Life Meaningful? Reflections on Disney’s “Soul”
Soul — Discovering Purpose in Everyday Life Through Joe and 22’s story, the film uncovers that meaning isn’t found in talent alone but in embracing the beauty of everyday living. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q: How Do I Convince My Kid that the Bible Leads to Happiness?
How Do I Convince My Kid that the Bible Leads to Happiness? — Parenting Pathways Affirming that God created joy (Psalm 103:5), parents point kids to lasting happiness found in […]
Book Review: Jen Hatmaker’s Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire
Jen Hatmaker’s Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire – Biblical Evaluation Drawing on Scripture, the review contrasts Hatmaker’s self-focused identity claims with biblical teaching on sin, grace, and the fear […]
Letter to a Parent of a College Student
Letter to a Parent – College-Year Guidance Early weeks shape worldview; encourage wise friends, discerning mentors, and a strong campus ministry. Rather than rescuing, equip your student to handle conflicts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Changing Worldviews on Race: Part 1 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race
Worldviews on Race — Stories of Change Growing up in segregated spaces and media narratives, Jim formed harmful assumptions that hardened after a MLK Day incident. Mentors, service, and listening […]
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 […]
Communing with the Church, from My Kitchen
Communing with the Church in Everyday Life Communing with the Church transcends distance, as taking communion at home during Easter revealed unity with believers around the world. Personal reflection deepens […]
A Global Awakening
Global Awakening in Times of Crisis Global Awakening highlights how humanity is rediscovering interdependence as compassion and selflessness echo worldwide. Through Global Awakening, examples of medical workers, factories, and even […]
Discipling Busy People Online (and More), Part 1
Discipling Busy People Online Part 1 and Practical Rhythms Discipling Busy People Online Part 1 reveals how online platforms like Zoom help overcome logistical barriers to consistent discipleship. The article […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Holiness Is Attractive
Holiness Demonstrated Through Everyday Living Holiness becomes visible in compassion when believers comfort the lonely and hurting, revealing Christ’s love in practical ways. Acts of kindness and forgiveness illustrate holiness […]
Book Review: Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser
Unseen Realm by Michael Heiser Book Review — Insights & Implications Heiser argues Psalm 82 reveals a real “divine council” of elohim under the Most High, challenging views that shrink […]
This Is How the Ancient World Received Grace, Part 1
How the Ancient World Received Grace Part 1 – Gift Expectations Grace required a response. In ancient times, a gift wasn’t truly received unless it was reciprocated. Grace came with […]
Itching Ears.
Itching Ears: Understanding the Allure of False Teachings What does “itching ears” really mean? Paul’s warning in 2 Timothy 4:3 reveals a timeless tendency to reject truth in favor of […]
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 […]