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Kingdom of Heaven Not the Epic It Could Have Been
The Surprising Meaning Behind "The 12 Days of Christmas" Lyrics
Originally a poem written by Catholic clerics, this song was transformed into a carol at a time when celebrating the twelve days of Christmas was one of the most important holiday customs. By understanding why the clerics chose the twelve days as...
Ministry Leader Releases Latest Resource to Raise Awareness of Internet Porn
Ministry leader and family advocate Josh McDowell reports that he has launched a new series of resources to raise awareness about the growing threat of online pornography.
4 Reasons Why the Resurrection is "Of First Importance"
After reading More Than a Carpenter, the resurrection seemed reasonable. There were 4 issues that particularly struck me, and continue to make sense to me today.
The Davey Case and the Future of Religious Freedom
A potentially explosive case landed before the U.S. Supreme Court last week, and most Americans paid little attention to the debate. But this case may well result in a landmark ruling that will reshape the church/state arrangement in America. ...
Biblical Archaeology, Part III: Facts of the James Ossuary
We will never be able to "prove" that this relic is the actual ossuary of James, the brother of Jesus. However, taking into account all of the circumstantial factors, it would be illogical to come to any other conclusion.
The Uniqueness of Christian Hope and Three Responses When Christians Fail
As I noted yesterday, Christianity offers the hope of moral transformation for those who follow Jesus and submit to the Spirit. To this, I would add that Christianity offers a unique hope of such transformation.
James Holzhauer and Susan B. Anthony: The Privilege of Eternal Significance
James Holzhauer won Jeopardy! thirty-two straight times and was poised to take over the top spot on the show’s all-time, regular-play winnings list. That was before Emma Boettcher, a librarian from Chicago, defeated him in last night’s episode....
The End of the World? Been There, Done That
Tragically, at various times during church history (and even in our own time), many professing Christians have speculated about the day or time of His return and have given the church a collective black-eye for it. The end of the world on...
Raising Kids to be the Next Generation of Homeschoolers
Throughout history, God has implemented strategies of passing beliefs on from one generation to the next. I believe that today, home education carries with it the elements needed to pass on your faith in a way that it will "stick" -- not just in...
The Power of Turning Our Fear over to God
When we turn our world and our fears over to the true king of the universe, what does he give us in return? Jesus assured us, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be...
The Danger of Trusting Human Creations over God’s Plan
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson’s quest for immortality, fueled by cutting-edge science and millions of dollars annually, highlights humanity’s ongoing struggle to control the uncontrollable. Despite his relentless efforts, his health setbacks...
The Election and the Judgment of God: 'And God Gave Them Over'
I suppose you’ve noticed all the gallows humor going on regarding the presidential election. And for good reason.
What We Must Learn from Amy Carmichael, Missionary and Defender of Children
In nearly every sector of society—media, education, medicine, public policy, even sports—children are now subjects of social experimentation. As fundamental realities of life such as sex, marriage, and parenting are reimagined, we say to...
Women in Abusive Relationships: Like Everyone Else, You're Guilty of Love
Tolstoy was right when he said that every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. But at the bottom of it all, every unhappy person is unhappy for the same reason.
The Plague of Locusts, and What Christians Can (and Must) Do
Locusts and leprosy are the quintessential biblical calamities, but few of us in the West have experienced either personally. In some parts of the world, they are far more familiar. In fact, right now, upwards of 13 million people in East Africa...
Blurring the Lines of Good and Evil and Why It Matters
Rumors about Kathleen Kennedy leaving Star Wars may have been false, but they stirred up a real conversation about the state of our culture and storytelling. Once upon a time, heroes were clearly good, and villains were clearly bad — but now,...
Why Christians Are Rethinking Judeo-Christianity in Light of Recent Events
Judeo-Christianity highlights the deep historical and philosophical connections between Judaism and Christianity, but recent events have led some Christians to question this relationship. While the Church’s troubled history of antisemitism must be...
Christians in India Mark 9th Anniversary of Country's Worst Anti-Christian Violence
Many Christian victims remain afraid nearly a decade later.
The Downward Spiral of Moral Compromise - Greg Laurie Daily Devotion - February 13
Moral compromise always makes us vulnerable.
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