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The Victory of Reason: Christianity and the Triumph of the West
5 Ways God's Christmas Gift Keeps on Giving - Advent Devotional - December 13
John 3:16 is a Christmas verse: it tells of the very first Christmas present ever given.
The Power of Enjoyment
When children are motivated they have a zest for learning that extends beyond Legos and bikes to science, history, and literature.
The Success of 'American Idol'
But back to American Idol. Time magazine calls it the show that "won contemporary culture." Why was it so successful? Why are the answers relevant to you this morning?
The Unity of Christian Diversity
Then & Now - Week of December 19
When I read Luke's account of the Christmas story, a question lingers in my mind. I wonder: who heard the angels sing?
When Is Easter in 2022 and Why Does the Sunday Date Change Each Year?
Easter is one of the most well-known holidays in modern times, and just like Christmas, Easter is celebrated by Christians and non-Christians alike. Because of the mixture of gospel celebration and commercialism, Easter is celebrated under...
Why Hospitality is More than Entertaining (And Do We Really Have to Do This?)
Throughout the pages of history, the way people lived in their homes was very different from today. So extending hospitality that the Lord can use must be defined, not based on some Pinterest or Instagram notion, but according to His unchanging...
In Praise of Divisive Politics
Culture Challenge of the Week: The “Irrationality” of Traditional Morals
Which Theory of Evolution? Toppling the Idol of 'Settled Science'
In 1973, evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky wrote that “nothing in biology makes sense except in light of evolution.” Almost 50 years later, an increasing number of scientists are asking whether evolution makes any sense in light of what...
Youthworker Journal: Keeping Track of the Flock
"I don’t think we should compare our ministries based on numbers. Numbers aren’t the end-all way to measure our success. But numbers are important, not for bragging rights, but as tools for planning and evaluation," says Jean Tippit, a youth...
Joy of My Heart with Anne Graham Lotz - July 21
We All Fall Short of Perfect Peace
Every time we choose to sin, we reject God’s word and will and grieve and quench his Spirit (Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19).
The Promise of Persecution
What Are the Dangers of Christian Nationalism?
As followers of Christ, we are called to live differently than the rest of the world. We are called to grace, not hate. We are called to love others – even those with whom we disagree.
Five Reasons to Preach the Whole Book of Daniel
Don't stop at Daniel 6. We want to hear the whole book.
2012: The Year of Persecution?
More Christians will be persecuted in 2012 than any year in recent memory.
What Is the True Meaning of Christmas?
Most people can tell you the origins of Christmas—that it’s a remembrance of the birth of Christ. But either that’s the extent of their knowledge or they lose sight of this in the busyness of the holiday. Why do we truly celebrate Christmas?
The Hope of Christmas 2020
Star of Wonder. Star of Night. Star of hope on the longest night.