Douglas Jacoby Interview on Spiritual Living
Posted: May 22, 2013
Interview with Douglas Jacoby about Spiritual living on Relate4ever Publishing as seen http://relate4ever.com/spiritualiving-interview-drdj
This Is the Easiest Way to Share Your Faith
Posted: September 21, 2023
September 2023 Video Highlights:Celebrate 30 Years of STR with Our Most Viewed Videos Which Kind of Evangelist Are You? In this four-minute video, Greg Koukl encourages Christians for whom evangelism… Read More
Conversations (Douglas & Vicki)
Posted: September 19, 2023
Vicki and I have had many, many conversations with one another—and with many of you—about the condition of churches worldwide. We aren’t speaking for all Christians or all the Churches… Read More
The church for the life of the world
Posted: September 16, 2023
“Church as usual” is no longer an option By Chris R. Armstrong This article is based on an address delivered on June 6, 2019, to the Kern Family Foundation’s Future Pastors… Read More
STR Suggests: Street Smarts by Greg Koukl
Posted: September 7, 2023
STR Suggests: Street Smarts by Greg Koukl Street Smarts by Gregory Koukl helps Christians better engage in productive conversations with those who challenge their convictions on a variety of issues. A follow-up to… Read More
Silly Putty Bible Study
Posted: September 1, 2023
AUTHOR Greg Koukl Published on 09/01/2023 To celebrate Stand to Reason’s 30th anniversary, we’ll be republishing classic issues of Solid Ground that represent some of the foundational ideas characterizing our… Read More
5 Myths about Quiet Time
Posted: August 29, 2023
August 28, 2023 by: Kristen Wetherell This article is part of the 5 Myths series Myth #1: God commands us to have quiet time. This might sound surprising (even scandalous!),… Read More
A Short Guide to the Mind-Body Problem
Posted: August 29, 2023
By Alin Christoph Cucu AUG 28 READ IN APP [I]f it isn’t literally true that my wanting is causally responsible for my reaching, and my itching is causally responsible for… Read More
Scandinavian Bishops Issue a Letter on Human Sexuality
Posted: August 27, 2023
This is an excerpt. The entire letter is linked below. “This covenantal sign, the rainbow, is claimed in our time as the symbol of a movement that is at once… Read More
Christian Shame and Religious Trauma (Alison Downie)
Posted: August 26, 2023
Special Issue of Religion, Spirituality and Health, ed. Peter J. Verhagen, Arjan Braam and Dr. René Hefti Here is the article: Christian Shame. Academic.
Why Moral Relativism Isn’t Logical
Posted: August 17, 2023
August 2023 Video Highlights: Why the World Needs God’s Objective Standards Why Moral Relativism Isn’t Logical In this 14–minute excerpt from his latest Stand to Reason University course, “Relativism: Feet Firmly Planted… Read More
Did Jesus get bored? Embracing Creative Boredom
Posted: August 17, 2023
Did Jesus Get Bored? “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:16 NIV11) Embracing Creative Boredom: Finding Spiritual Refreshment Have you ever wondered if Jesus experienced… Read More
The church for the life of the world
Posted: August 8, 2023
“Church as usual” is no longer an option By Chris R. Armstrong Autumn 2019 This article is based on an address delivered on June 6, 2019, to the Kern Family… Read More
The Greatest Danger That Any Human Being Faces | Crossway Articles
Posted: August 8, 2023
August 07, 2023 by: Joe Rigney Our Greatest Danger What is the greatest danger that any human being faces? Not physical pain or social ostracism or even death. The greatest danger… Read More
Are you responsible for everything?
Posted: August 2, 2023
THINK:You are responsible for everything Imagine the horrific situation of waking up one morning to find that a stranger had abandoned an infant on your front doorstep. You would not… Read More
Reflections on Depression
Posted: July 19, 2023
…above all, do not despair. No. 009 – 18 July 2023 Hello friend, I’m setting aside my “think … do” framework this week for one important reason: I’m sharing a bit of personal… Read More
Road Trip to Deconstruction (Mark Shaw)
Posted: July 18, 2023
Are you frustrated that your church (and the Bible) are stuck in a place that no longer makes sense? What if you could find a way to honor Jesus, yet remain intellectually honest with… Read More
Loving Real People
Posted: July 15, 2023
Loving Real PeopleK. Rex ButtsJuly, 2023 According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus said, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge… Read More
Join us this Summer!
Posted: July 9, 2023
Summer Hubs Now Open! Our Summer Hubs are a great chance for you to mix and mingle with others from across our network and the broader Jesus-Centred movement while hearing… Read More
AIM Spiritual Life 2023 – Promo Video
Posted: July 8, 2023
Take a look at this video highlighting our AIM Spiritual Life series. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3gys4e1nhg8fuyxndebba/AIM-Spiritual-Life-2023-Promo.mp4?rlkey=y1ql0w4sfioki7e5o5mo90yhp&dl=0
Kyle Spears Interviews John Porter Regarding House Churches
Posted: July 2, 2023
New Blog Post House Churches is becoming one of the hot discussions in modern churches. Are they a threat? Are they biblical? Should we see them as a way that… Read More
Richard Dawkins’ Right-Hand Man, Formerly an Atheist, Comes to Christ – Daily Citizen
Posted: June 25, 2023
Posted by Zachary Mettler | Jun 14, 2023 | Culture Richard Dawkins’ former “right hand man” Josh Timonen has come to believe in Jesus Christ. Dawkins, one of the modern “New Atheists,” is a household name, and… Read More
Utah primary schools ban Bible for ‘vulgarity and violence’
Posted: June 3, 2023
IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES By Max Matza BBC News A school district in the US state of Utah has removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools for containing “vulgarity and… Read More
My Top Ten List on Framing Critique
Posted: May 26, 2023
No. 005 – 23 May 2023 Hello friend, We’re all as different as the day is long. Consequently, one person’s experience may be just that: one person’s experience, and not particularly helpful… Read More
5 Reasons You Did Not and Cannot Reinvent Yourself
Posted: April 18, 2023
Brian S. Rosner A growing body of research—some parts surprising, some parts amusing—indicates the extent to which we are profoundly relational creatures and pushes against any notion that anyone is… Read More
You just need to forgive, right?
Posted: April 2, 2023
SPIRITUAL RENOVATION Fresh thoughts about following Jesus March 27, 2023 Andrew Kitchen You need to forgive and move on. Right? Or maybe it’s actually very wrong. Someone has said terrible… Read More
What is the connection between Matthew 18 and John 17?
Posted: March 24, 2023
If you want to be unified – pray with other believers I have been contemplating the connection between praying together and unity for a couple of weeks. It cannot be… Read More
When Were Christians First Regarded as Intolerant “Haters”? – Canon Fodder
Posted: March 21, 2023
January 17, 2023 In the midst of the high octane culture wars of the last ten years, Christians have been labelled all sorts of things: intolerant, bigoted, arrogant, narrow, dogmatic,… Read More
Jesus Loves Me (Senior Style)
Posted: March 14, 2023
The following is a creative adaptation of the familiar children’s song which begins: “Jesus loves me, this I know / For the Bible tells me so / Little ones to… Read More
A Prayer for an Aging Know-it-All
Posted: March 11, 2023
The following prayer could be called “I Am Growing Older,” or perhaps “A Prayer for the Aging Know-it-All.” The words are those of Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582). Much of the prayer… Read More
This Is How Christians Are to Love
Posted: February 24, 2023
February 2023 Video Highlights: This Is How Christians Are to Love Love the Person. Celebrate Truth. Call Out Evil. In this 9-minute video, Jon Noyes shares how to love others when… Read More
Unpacking “My Body, My Choice”
Posted: February 24, 2023
February 20, 2023 by: Leah Savas This article is part of the Unpacking Culture series in which we examine a well-known axiom and weigh any true or positive aspects of it against any… Read More
Should Christians Read Books by Atheists?
Posted: February 16, 2023
Author Alan Shlemon Published on 02/16/2023 I was recently asked whether Christians should read books by people like Richard Dawkins or other atheists. It’s a good question. It’s wise to… Read More
Mónica Guzmán | The Gift of Curiosity
Posted: February 7, 2023
Description In a world of increasing division, Mónica Guzmán offers advice for approaching conversation with curiosity. When we attempt to understand those who we disagree with, instead of merely attempting… Read More
N.T. Wright to Deliver the 2023 Malherbe Plenary Lecture
Posted: February 6, 2023
2023 Abraham J. Malherbe Plenary Speaker Over the course of several years N.T. Wright has been on the shortest of short lists to present a plenary lecture at the CSC…. Read More
Religious scholar argues for better understanding of church and state – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: January 31, 2023
Lori Windham In “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age,” Michael Bird takes on several tough challenges — arguing that secularism in government is a good thing, that both sides of… Read More
Why we serve – Christian Ray Flores
Posted: January 28, 2023
Open in app or online Why we serve CHRISTIAN RAY FLORES Jan 28 SAVE ▷ LISTEN Selfless acts of service to others are a key happiness-inducing practice. And yet a shocking percentage of… Read More
A Year in Review and a Welcome to 2023
Posted: January 28, 2023
A Year in Review and a Welcome to 2023Written by John TealJanuary, 2023 Growing up in Michigan, we had water everywhere! My county alone had about 450 lakes. When I… Read More
Generation Z: The Ongoing Conversation
Posted: January 20, 2023
You Are Invited… Feb 23-25, 2023 In Person at Oklahoma Christian University or virtually For information, the schedule & registration, go to https://www.teleiosconference.com/. Or learn more: Youtube GoogleDrive
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
Posted: January 16, 2023
Stepping into the Jordan What’s Love Got To Do With It? Rob Kranz Jan 14 For me, one of the bright spots of the COVID lockdown was Disney’s release of Hamilton. I… Read More
Natural Law: An Introduction
Posted: January 9, 2023
Natural Law: An Introduction By Nicholas K. Meriwether JAN 9 SAVE ▷ LISTEN “Well, the rules of the road have been lodged, it’s only people’s games you got to dodge.” —Bob… Read More
What Our Pro-Life Predecessors Can Teach Us about Standing against Abortion
Posted: January 8, 2023
The Supply and Demand of Abortion January 03, 2023 by: Marvin Olasky Success on the abortion supply side—cutting down the number of abortion suppliers—is only part of the battle. Work on… Read More
Joseph the Just
Posted: December 26, 2022
Stepping into the Jordan Joseph the Just Rob Kranz Dec 24 In keeping with the Christmas season, our church held a Christmas pageant put on by the kids. It was… Read More
How to conduct a spiritual review and preview-Malcolm Cox
Posted: December 21, 2022
Review and Prepare: Revelation 2:18-29 Here are some notes you might like to use for a spiritual review of 2022 and to help prepare spiritually for 2023. The videos I… Read More
Dirty God?
Posted: December 18, 2022
Written by Dr. Drew BakerDecember, 2022 There are almost as many depictions of Christmas as there are definitions of love. From pop songs to greeting cards to sentimental movies, Christmas… Read More
3 Christmas Practices to Un-Scrooge Your Life
Posted: December 17, 2022
3 Christmas Practices to Un-Scrooge Your Life CHRISTIAN RAY FLORES Dec 17 SAVE ▷ LISTEN Christmas is not equally joyful for everyone. It disrupts our busy flow and makes us think… Read More
One Word: JOY
Posted: December 16, 2022
New Perspectives Vol. 57 Strength in Weakness is a place to connect, a place to feel seen, heard and valued… we find strength in connection. A WORD one word can make… Read More
Not All Christmas Songs Are Created Equal
Posted: December 11, 2022
Reclaiming Christmas Carols for Our Worship December 07, 2022 by: Bob Kauflin Celebrating Christ through Song As my wife, Julie, and I were raising our six kids, we were a hard… Read More
Carlos Santos Videos
Posted: December 10, 2022
Get to know Carlos Santos in these videos – in both English or Spanish. videos: https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosEN/featured Carlos Santos A. 🇬🇧 This is my English channel. I decided to create this in… Read More
Live Your Vision—Part One & Part Two Videos, Free
Posted: December 9, 2022
Making 2023 Your Best Year Yet This year my wife has enjoyed tremendously her involvement in Live Your Vision, an excellent life coaching program led by Julie Landi. In November and… Read More
“God’s Other Servant” (on warfare), by Andy Fleming
Posted: November 28, 2022
Read the pdf version here: God’s Other Servants (Andy Fleming), or read below. GOD’S OTHER SERVANTS God’s Servants for Justice and Punishment …………………………………. 2 Christian Service and the Governing Authorities… Read More
The Sin of Greed: Money & the Protestant Reformation
Posted: November 28, 2022
Daniel McCoy | Bio SHARE How destructive is the sin of greed? Greed is an attitude that craves more and more and can never find enough. Colossians 3:5 equates greed with idolatry,… Read More
Apologetics and Church Abuse
Posted: November 27, 2022
By Andrew I. Shepardson NOV 25 SAVE ▷ LISTEN The emergence of the #ChurchToo conversations in 2018 and the release of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast in 2021 have rightly… Read More
How to Crush Your Pastor | Crossway Articles
Posted: November 27, 2022
November 26, 2022 by: Peter Orr How Our Behavior Can Negatively Affect Our Pastors I want to lay out the steps you should take if you want to crush your pastor… Read More
“Philosophy Pub”—An Inventive Way to Reach Seekers
Posted: November 23, 2022
By Lisa Quintana Brent Lyons was finishing up his Master’s degree at Talbot School of Theology in science and religion and just knew he wanted to reach nonbelievers with all… Read More
Happy the Elephant Is Denied Personhood – Does God Exist? Today
Posted: November 23, 2022
JUNE 20, 2022 BY DGE? A zoo elephant and human children. There is a difference! Atheists claim that humans are just animals, so animals should have the same rights as humans. On June… Read More
Persecution & Martyrdom
Posted: November 23, 2022
This message (32 mins) covers the various ways in which Christians of the first few centuries were persecuted (slander, exile, confiscation, etc). Following is a study of persecution and martyrdom… Read More
Alcohol Is a More Destructive Drug – Does God Exist? Today
Posted: November 22, 2022
The media and medical profession pay a great deal of attention to the damaging effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioids, but alcohol is a more destructive drug. In 2019, alcohol… Read More
Where Are the Children? – Dr. Shannon Rains
Posted: November 21, 2022
Where Are The Children? November 2022 “Where are the children?” I ask my college students this question often as we read Scripture. I invite the students to use their imaginations…. Read More
Is Objective Morality a Brute Fact?
Posted: November 19, 2022
Is Objective Morality a Brute Fact? By Paul M. Gould NOV 18 SAVE ▷ LISTEN If there is a moral landscape, and if at least some objective values and obligations hold… Read More
Here’s How to Test and Discover Truth
Posted: November 17, 2022
November 2022 Video Highlights: Here’s How Christianity Stands up against Other Worldviews Christianity Is Logical, Literal, and Livable In this 12-minute video, Robby Lashua provides three criteria for evaluating worldviews in this… Read More
Reflections on Prayer-Greg Koukl
Posted: October 25, 2022
Some things come easily for me, but prayer is not one of them. Maybe you struggle with prayer, too. If so, these thoughts on prayer might be helpful to you…. Read More
Interview with a San Diego (CGU) Pastor
Posted: October 23, 2022
Interview with Evan Foote (edited by John Teal)October 2022 This month’s newsletter article is an interview with one of the founding pastors of the San Diego Common Grounds Unity chapter…. Read More
Unity is not a ‘nice to have’ — it is ‘mission critical’ – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: October 20, 2022
Political and cultural divides are creeping into churches. Social media has given Christians a louder voice to express views on cultural issues and even church membership. In “Not in It to… Read More
What Are Bodies For?
Posted: October 15, 2022
What Are Bodies For? By Branson Parler Oct 14 ▷ LISTEN SAVE What are bodies for? The overarching story of our secular age is one of liberty. The main command of… Read More
War, Peace, and Violence: Four Christian Views
Posted: October 12, 2022
War, Peace, and Violence Four Christian Views In a world of war, terrorism, and other geopolitical threats to global stability, how should committed Christians honor Jesus Christ and his Word?… Read More
Truth Changes Everything, by Jeff Myers, Ph.D.
Posted: October 12, 2022
Truth Changes Everything How People of Faith Can Transform the World In Times of Crisis By Jeff Myers, Ph.D., President of Summit Ministries As a university student, I was taught… Read More
Free ‘Scripture in Context’ series
Posted: October 8, 2022
All the chapters of the Scripture in Context series from Lexham Press will be freely available on this site, though only a few at a time. There’s more every month,… Read More
Disciples Center for Education
Posted: October 6, 2022
Investing in innovative spiritual initiatives to develop maturity in Christ for all disciples Learn More
8 Ways We Normalize the Abnormal | Crossway Articles
Posted: October 4, 2022
The Norm Should Be Love God has made it clear that the norm for his children should be love. It is the thing that the listening and watching world should… Read More
Covenant Eyes – New blog posts and video content
Posted: September 30, 2022
Check out our latest blog posts! 5 Big Questions About Christians and Porn Lisa Eldred • Christians and porn have an odd relationship. Most Christians, if asked, would say… Read More
Teleios Society Conference, 23-25 February 2023
Posted: September 28, 2022
I wanted to let you all know that we have been busy planning the 2023 Teleios Society conference. As you know, starting in 2020, we began having “destination” conferences and invited… Read More
Apologetics315 – Daily apologetic resources
Posted: September 26, 2022
The mission of Apologetics 315 is to provide educational resources for the defense of the Christian faith, with the goal of strengthening the faith of believers and engaging the questions… Read More
Here’s How to Talk About Sex, Worldviews, and Heritage
Posted: September 22, 2022
September 2022 Video Highlights:Two of Today’s Most Difficult Conversations Can Cultural Heritage and Christianity Co-Exist? In this four-minute video, Alan Shlemon responds to the question ”How do we encourage our kids about… Read More
3 Times Jesus Told Us He Was God without Saying It | Crossway Articles
Posted: September 22, 2022
September 20, 2022by: Rebecca McLaughlin Who Is Jesus? In the episode “A Good Man Goes to War,” the British sci-fi hero Doctor Who prepares to fight. His pregnant best friend Amy… Read More
4 Evenings — Explorations in Christian faith
Posted: September 22, 2022
Come enjoy any or all four evenings with Dr. Douglas Jacoby, world-renowned Christian Apologist, as he explores with us some fundamental tenets of the Christian faith, and the reasons that… Read More
Ten Practices That Will Lead To Greater Unity, by Rubel Shelly
Posted: September 19, 2022
Written by Rubel ShellySeptember 2022 Edition The following article is reproduced by permission of its author, Rubel Shelly. This list of ten practices was handed out at Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible… Read More
How to Lead Like Jesus, by Bill Gaultiere
Posted: September 15, 2022
We are each called to lead others to Jesus. In your leadership role as a pastor, elder, counselor, group leader, supervisor, or parent, are you leading in the way of… Read More
The problem of fandom in churches
Posted: September 12, 2022
The problem of fandom in churches ANALYSIS by RODNEY KENNEDY | AUGUST 31, 2022 Photo by Edward Cisneros on Unsplash In a media-saturated world filled with choices, some people have turned… Read More
August Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1
Posted: September 10, 2022
August Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Gnosticism | Spiritual Transformation of the Body Sep 3 Greetings from The Worldview Bulletin team! In this August issue, Paul Copan explains and critiques… Read More
Do we want our Father-God nearby? by Malcolm Cox
Posted: September 9, 2022
Finding the Father’s Face | Father-God is nearby Our first class in this series for the Watford men was eye-opening. We shared some of our joy as well as frustration… Read More
Meekness & Majesty—hymn by Graham Kendrick
Posted: September 9, 2022
Tune (piano only) Tune (vocal) Meekness and majesty, Manhood and Deity, In perfect harmony, The Man who is God. Lord of eternity Dwells in humanity, Kneels in humility And… Read More
“Don’t Worry, Be happy” But why?
Posted: September 6, 2022
“Don’t Worry, Be happy”But why? by Malcolm Cox I saw this sign on a recent prayer walk. I appreciate someone taking the time to paint the sign, take it to… Read More
Contend Earnestly for the Faith
Posted: September 3, 2022
AUTHOR Greg Koukl PUBLISHED ON 09/01/2022 Years ago, I sat on a short bench in a small stone church on the outskirts of Oxford. In a tiny graveyard outside was… Read More
Coming up! AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module (Sept 24, 2022)
Posted: September 1, 2022
AIM UK & Ireland Christian Doctrine Module Christian doctrine is an exploration of the way God intends us to relate to him, one another and the world. It isn’t a… Read More
Do we know Jesus intellectually, or experientially?
Posted: August 25, 2022
By Malcolm Cox On the day of writing it’s our 37th wedding anniversary. If there’s one thing I know, it’s that my wife is the best thing that’s ever happened… Read More
Free–How to Lead a Grief Journey Group!
Posted: August 20, 2022
Free–Learn how to lead a Grief Journey group! The Grief Journey: Finding Peace in All of Life’s Losses Our time at the World Discipleship Summit in Orlando was amazing. Hundreds… Read More
What is a Cult? (Interview with Kyle Spears)
Posted: August 16, 2022
Click HERE for the interview on Bullying with Kyle Spears of Truth Trauma Theology.
What is Religious Bullying? (Interview with Kyle Spears)
Posted: August 16, 2022
Click HERE for the 2022 interview on Bullying with Kyle Spears of Truth Trauma Theology.
One Thing You Lack
Posted: August 11, 2022
One Thing We Lack Which thing do we lack? Someone local to me lacks neighbourly decency. They left this mess on our lane…Someone in the Watford council signs department… Read More
Engaging Other Religions
Posted: August 8, 2022
Engaging Other Religions By Paul M. Gould | Bulletin Roundtable Aug 8 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, the team is tackling topics related to other religions (see Part 1 by Paul Copan… Read More
Who is Gladys Staines?
Posted: August 8, 2022
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Staines#searchInput Gladys Staines (born c. 1951) is the widow of Australian missionary Graham Staines. Graham Staines was burnt alive along with their two sons Philip (aged 10) and Timothy… Read More
Did the Early Christians BORROW from Pagan Myths?
Posted: August 5, 2022
Did the Early Christians BORROW from Pagan Myths? In this talk, Dr. Licona explores 6 reasons to think that early Christians did NOT borrow from pagan myths. https://risenjesus.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50aa190bf538e9bde24c7e4fb&id=909413c915&e=34dfd3a320
“Risen Jesus” monthly newsletter
Posted: August 4, 2022
This is the August edition of our monthly newsletter. View this email in your browser Gratitude Your prayers and financial support mean a lot to this ministry. Thanks so… Read More
Songs of Suffering: A Short Film Featuring Joni Eareckson Tada
Posted: August 2, 2022
Songs of Suffering: A Short Film Featuring Joni Eareckson Tada In this 13-minute documentary, hear more from Joni Eareckson Tada about her story, how she reacted when she learned 55… Read More
Stop the Spread of Infectious Anger | Crossway Articles
Posted: July 30, 2022
The Corporate Dimension of Anger Anger is infectious. It is not a purely individual phenomenon; there is a corporate dimension. Make no friendship with a man given to anger,… Read More
Field of Dreams – CSU Monthly, July 2022
Posted: July 23, 2022
Field of Dreams Written by John TealJuly, 2022 The beloved 1989 movie Field of Dreams begins with Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) alone in a cornfield. Ray hears a voice saying,… Read More
Imagination as an Anchor of Faith: Samuel Taylor Coleridge and C. S. Lewis
Posted: July 16, 2022
Imagination as an Anchor of Faith: Samuel Taylor Coleridge and C. S. Lewis By Joshua M. McNall Jul 15 Editor’s note: For context, “Science Mike” in the following excerpt refers… Read More
11 Passages to Read When You Feel Lonely | Crossway Articles
Posted: July 16, 2022
This article is part of the Passages to Read series. 1. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for… Read More
Marty Solomon Part II – The Bones are Good!
Posted: July 16, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – The Bones are Good! This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
The galaxies declare the glory of God! 🌌
Posted: July 12, 2022
The “deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe ever taken,” according to NASA. You can follow JWST updates with NASA. Have you seen the picture yet?The James Webb Space… Read More
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon: Trust the Story
Posted: July 7, 2022
CGU Podcast – Marty Solomon – Bema: Trust the Story This series is titled, “A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build” taken from Ecclesiastes 3:3. And, in… Read More
People Are Important to the Lord
Posted: June 28, 2022
This article is especially relevant to Americans. I’ve had some of the most interesting conversations about spiritual matters with ordinary people who serve my table in restaurants. This is something… Read More
Sheep Not Goats Update from Nicaragua
Posted: June 28, 2022
Sheep Not Goats is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization helping people in the poorest country in Central America feed their families through the work of their hands. We built a… Read More
Beat anxiety with these 5 moves
Posted: June 18, 2022
Beat anxiety with these 5 moves …and watch it dissipate fast Christian Ray Flores Jun 17 Feeling anxiety is unavoidable and deeply human. I have never met a successful creator,… Read More
The Battle Over Human Nature | Does God Have a Wonderful Plan for My Life?
Posted: June 6, 2022
May Issue of The Worldview Bulletin- Pt. 1 The Battle Over Human Nature | Does God Have a Wonderful Plan for My Life? Jun 5 Welcome to the May issue… Read More
The Battle for the Unborn: How You Can Be the Difference
Posted: June 3, 2022
Tips for Discussing Abortion Online Tim Barnett shares three tips to help make your online conversations about abortion more effective: Be confident. Stay focused. And read and write with care…. Read More
Letters of love and truth
Posted: May 31, 2022
Letters from God What do you think of when it comes to letters? A gas bill? A tax demand? A love letter? When was the last time you wrote one?… Read More
The Lord’s Prayer Reignites Our Desire to Want to Pray
Posted: May 30, 2022
A Model for Prayer May 26, 2022 by: Kevin DeYoung crossway.org Over the many years that I’ve been a Christian, there are times I’ve heard sermons or talks or read books… Read More
“Untangling Anxiety – The Evolution of Negative Thinking by Marcus DeCarvalho MD”
Posted: May 29, 2022
A video that everyone can learn from, understand and share with others! https://youtu.be/Ak_1Q4KT9bs
How would you answer this abortion argument?
Posted: May 24, 2022
In mere weeks, you and I will know if the U.S. Supreme Court will, in fact, overturn Roe v. Wade. But even if our hopes come true and Roe is overruled, that alone… Read More
Are you in tune with God?, by Malcolm Cox
Posted: May 17, 2022
Am I in tune? The topic of ‘listening’ to God and ‘hearing’ God have been on my mind. I spoke on the topic for the Watford church today. Some notes… Read More
It Was Going to Keep Happening
Posted: May 5, 2022
Bridging International May 3 If the media couldn’t shine a proper light on this story, it was going to keep happening. —Nick Wallis, BBC journalist, author of The Great Post Office… Read More
A Conflict of Visions | Believing What We Know Isn’t True
Posted: May 3, 2022
April Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 A Conflict of Visions | Believing What We Know Isn’t True May 3 Spring greetings from The Worldview Bulletin team! In this month’s issue, Paul… Read More
Sabbath: my Further Thoughts + Excerpts from Dan Allender’s Sabbath
Posted: April 26, 2022
There are several reasons the Jewish Sabbath is no longer a requirement for God’s covenant people. (For more, see this article.) I take up the theme again to share some… Read More
Christianity Today—May/June 2022
Posted: April 20, 2022
May/June Christianity Today provides thoughtful, biblical perspectives on theology, church, ministry, and culture on the official site of Christianity Today Magazine. www.christianitytoday.com Read here.
Bullying in the Church: A Big Problem
Posted: April 20, 2022
This talk addresses the question of why bullying is common in the church, esp. on the part of leaders. We consider briefly the influence of worldly models of leadership, the… Read More
What Is Metaphysics and Why Is It Important for Christians?
Posted: April 19, 2022
What Is Metaphysics and Why Is It Important for Christians? By Tyson James Apr 19 One day, a close church friend asked me, “What is metaphysics?” Dr. Paul Gould notes… Read More
The Via Dolorosa
Posted: April 16, 2022
A video tour along the “Way of Suffering” in Jerusalem’s Old City Nathan Steinmeyer April 15, 2022 The Via Dolorosa, the Christian processional path in Jerusalem’s Old City. Courtesy Nathan Steinmeyer…. Read More
What Is the Best Bible Translation?
Posted: April 14, 2022
Learn more in BAS’s guide to Bible translations and editions What is the best Bible translation? It’s a simple question, but the answer is far from straightforward. There are dozens… Read More
Is Evangelicalism Today Truly Evangelical? | Crossway Articles
Posted: April 14, 2022
Evangelical Shortcomings One 2020 survey found that 30 percent of American “evangelicals” believe that Jesus is not God; 65 percent believe he is instead the first being created by God;… Read More
A More Effective Ambassador for Christ
Posted: April 13, 2022
A More Effective Ambassador for Christ by Paul Copan Apr 13 Have you ever been part of an undertaking that energizes and delights you and that you find extremely gratifying?… Read More
Brand or church? How Hillsong is facing a day of reckoning
Posted: April 8, 2022
People pray during a service at Hillsong Church in New York. Photograph: Andrés Kudacki/AP Several years of scandals and a culture of secrecy has led to calls for an overhaul of… Read More
A Cultural Moment: the dangers of what we don’t talk about
Posted: April 4, 2022
April 2 Steve Staten https://www.bridginginternational.com/about The success of the song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the Oscar-winning animated feature Encanto, seems to have surprised… Read More
Prominent New Age speaker Doreen Virtue renounces her beliefs for Christianity
Posted: March 30, 2022
Home – Doreen Virtue In January 2015, Doreen Virtue was listening to her car radio and heard a sermon… Here is a 9-minute video of Doreen’s testimony: Click here
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 2
Posted: March 30, 2022
The Question I’m Asked Most, Part 2 By Paul M. Gould and David Baggett | Bulletin Roundtable Mar 29 In this month’s Roundtable discussion, our team is answering the question… Read More
The Church of Loveless Orthodoxy
Posted: March 16, 2022
A truly excellent new release—and one I’ve greatly enjoyed reading—was authored by my Canadian friend, biblical scholar Jeff Weima. Dr. Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary. Diligent… Read More
Episode 55 – The Stories We Tell
Posted: March 12, 2022
Lessons Learned From Mars Hill – The Stories We Tell Written by John Teal, March 12, 2022 The Common Grounds Unity podcast is now in season two! Our co-hosts, Kevin… Read More
Stand to Reason suggests: Logic and the Way of Jesus
Posted: March 10, 2022
STR Suggests: Logic and the Way of Jesus by Travis Dickinson In Logic and the Way of Jesus, philosophy professor Travis Dickinson recaptures the need for a Christian view of reality, highlighting the… Read More
AIM UK & Ireland – March 19th 2022
Posted: March 7, 2022
AIM UK & Ireland Approaches It is only two weeks until the first UK and Ireland AIM session. We have been putting in a lot of hard work to make… Read More
Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life?
Posted: March 7, 2022
A S K P A S T O R J O H N Is There a Place for Asceticism in the Christian Life? Some self-denial exalts self and… Read More
Disguising Ungodliness as Righteous Anger
Posted: March 7, 2022
Disguising Ungodliness as Righteous Anger Christopher Ash, Steve Midgley When God asks of us the question, “Is it right for you to be angry?” the answer may sometimes, just sometimes, be… Read More
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1
Posted: March 2, 2022
The “Heathen” and the Unknown God—Part 1 “Mr. Koukl, I want to get in a pointed comment here.” The talk show host hesitated, dramatizing the moment for his radio audience…. Read More
February Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1
Posted: March 2, 2022
February Issue of The Worldview Bulletin-Pt. 1 Secularism and Modernism | Christian Platonism Mar 2 Greetings, friends! In this February issue of The Worldview Bulletin, Paul Copan continues his series on… Read More
It’s a Good Question, by Guy Hammond
Posted: March 2, 2022
Can Two Same Sex Attracted Individuals Enjoy Romance, Provided They Abstain from Sexual Activity? By Guy Hammond Executive Director: Strength in Weakness Ministries Since publishing my most recent book GAY… Read More
From Five Fingers to Five Steps – Jack R. Reese
Posted: February 26, 2022
From Five Fingers to Five Steps Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021. Reprinted with permission. Scott (Walter… Read More
Passages to Read in the Face of Global Conflict
Posted: February 26, 2022
This article is part of the Passages to Read series. Read the ten passages here.
Beware the Bible Verse
Posted: February 22, 2022
by Greg Koukl Let me offer you a warning that will vastly improve your ability to understand Scripture—if you heed it. It’s an insight for every person who has ever asked,… Read More
2nd Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 16, 2022
Below is a second interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone-Campbell Movement. Last week’s interview, in case you missed it, was on Christian Unity…. Read More
Christian Unity—An Interview with Common Grounds
Posted: February 15, 2022
Listen to an interview with Common Grounds, a terrific ministry focused on unity within the Stone Campbell Movement. The theme: CHRISTIAN UNITY. Enjoy this important conversation by clicking here.
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole, by Jack Reese
Posted: February 5, 2022
Glory and Cross – At the Blue Hole by Jack Reese Written by Jack Reese – Excerpt from “At the Blue Hole,” Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, 2021…. Read More
Write your own obituary
Posted: January 28, 2022
Write your own obituary Christian Ray Flores Jan 28, 2022 What would my obituary say if my time came tomorrow? What would I change about my life today to edit… Read More
Flipping the Script – Transforming from Victim to Victor
Posted: January 24, 2022
Christian Ray Flores How do we overcome trauma and transcend it? The Phoenix has endured as a symbol of rebirth across many ancient cultures My first childhood memories are from… Read More
Why Atheists Need Faith, by Paul Caron
Posted: January 12, 2022
Why Atheists Need Faith By Paul Caron Wall Street Journal op-ed: Why Atheists Need Faith, by Michael Guillen (Author, Believing Is Seeing: A Physicist Explains How Science Shattered His Atheism and Revealed the Necessity of… Read More
Not A Fully Invested Disciple? The Sunk Cost Fallacy
Posted: December 26, 2021
Dear Discipleship-first friends,A logical fallacy is when you make an argument based on reasoning that’s just plain wrong. In a previous article, I argued Jesus taught that logical fallacies are… Read More
Two Miracles
Posted: December 21, 2021
AUTHOR Greg Koukl Published on 5/1/2013 https://www.str.org/w/two-miracles A Christian’s theology is minimally defined by two miraculous events. The first miracle no one ever saw, because it The first miracle no… Read More
‘The Chosen’ is the latest in a long line of innovations the church has embraced – The Christian Chronicle
Posted: December 21, 2021
Scott Elliott, a Texas minister, explains what this hit show about Jesus gets right. Scott Elliott Growing up in church is a great blessing, but it also means we know… Read More
Bethlehem’s Supernatural Star | Crossway Articles
Posted: December 12, 2021
December 06, 2021 by: John Piper A Mysterious Star Over and over, the Bible baffles our curiosity about just how certain things happened. How did this “star” get the magi from… Read More
Advent: Living Expectation
Posted: December 5, 2021
Art by Catherine Williamson | Learn more at www.catherinescolors.com “The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name… Read More
Carefully Steward Your Power, by Peter Scazzero
Posted: December 5, 2021
Carefully Steward Your Power The following post are excerpts from “Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World” by Peter… Read More
The Danger of Logical Fallacies
Posted: December 5, 2021
I grew up in the late 70’s and the 80’s. I remember when everything was Satanic. Rock music was Satanic. Movies were Satanic. He-Man was Satanic. Even Johnson &… Read More
The Examen, Christmas Carols & Refreshment
Posted: December 3, 2021
January Refreshment is Coming…. I know it’s only the start of December, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what’s coming round the corner. The seasonal rush… Read More
Our Discipleship Problem Is Actually a Gospel Problem
Posted: December 2, 2021
By Matt Dabbs and Bobby Harrington for the Discipleship.org team What is the gospel? Why aren’t more Christians making disciples? The answers to these two questions are inextricably linked. Our… Read More
Risen Jesus with Mike Licona
Posted: December 2, 2021
From Mike: GratitudeSeveral new donors have joined us. Thank you! ActivitiesIn November, the majority of my work involved editing a chapter I wrote, “Did Jesus think he was God?” that… Read More
A Helpful Teacher-All Classes
Posted: December 2, 2021
All classes from 27 November’s UK Teaching Conference are now available. This highly interactive session involved participants from 12 countries. The principal speakers were Andy Boakye (Manchester), Malcolm Cox (Watford),… Read More
Is a Biblical Study Tour Worth the Investment?
Posted: November 22, 2021
Watch this short video and see! What People Are Saying about the Biblical Study Tours
Joy Fueled – Guilt or Joy?
Posted: November 6, 2021
Joy Fueled – Guilt or Joy? The following excerpt from chapter three of Joy Fueled is posted by permission from co-author Dr. Kent Smith from Abilene Christian University. Posted… Read More
Debate: Risen Jesus with Mike Licona
Posted: November 2, 2021
On October 4, I debated atheist New Testament scholar Dennis MacDonald. For two decades, MacDonald has been contending that the Gospels are almost entirely literary fictions, created to imitate and… Read More
Draw Near to the Lord in Your Fight for Purity
Posted: November 2, 2021
Feast on God’s Word Jesus insists, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4, quoting Deut. 8:3). As bodies… Read More
Trump Is Tearing Apart the Evangelical Church – The Atlantic
Posted: October 30, 2021
Christians must reclaim Jesus from his church. By Peter Wehner, Oct 24, 2021 About the author: Peter Wehner is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy… Read More
Father, daughter provide a recipe of rescue for toxic church culture
Posted: October 30, 2021
In ‘A Church Called Tov,’ Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer argue that churches can be places of love and healing. Jennifer Shewmaker Sharp divides have split congregants at the 2021… Read More
You CAN Understand the Bible
Posted: October 26, 2021
October 2021 Video Highlights The Short of It: One-Minute Video Some of today’s most commonly-quoted and best-loved Bible verses are frequently taken out of context. One example is Philippians 4:13: “I can… Read More
Church Membership Is Not a One-Way Street | Crossway Articles
Posted: October 26, 2021
Meaningful Membership What is church membership? It’s the commitment Christians make to keep one another accountable for regularly gathering and centering their lives together on the gospel. That commitment and… Read More
I Have A Better Idea – Francis Chan
Posted: October 16, 2021
I Have A Better Idea – Francis Chan Written by Francis Chan, Until Unity, Page 67-68 (digital book – Scribd), 2021 Sometimes the dream of a united church feels… Read More
A Holocaust Survivor’s Blueprint for Happiness
Posted: October 13, 2021
Eddie Jaku, holocaust survivor, shares his inspiring story (at age 99). He passed away at 101 in 2021. Watch this Ted talk (less than 12 minutes), along with the transcript… Read More
RECORDED for you! “The Genius of Jesus” Master Class – Listen now!
Posted: October 10, 2021
If you missed The Genius of Jesus’ Teaching, with Dr. Peter J. Williams, the recordings have graciously been released by FOCL. American Friends of Tyndale House is pleased to share the… Read More
Listening to God through His Word, Part 2
Posted: October 4, 2021
Read this article, by Sam Laing, here.
A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory, by Tim Keller
Posted: October 4, 2021
The latest article in this series explains Biblical Justice and compares it to other justice philosophies of the world. CLICK HERE for the article.
Common Grounds Unity Podcast
Posted: September 27, 2021
CGU Podcast on our website CLICK HERE CGU YouTube Channel CLICK HERE See past CGU essays CLICK HERE To find out more about the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement (who or what it… Read More
The Nature of Christian Unity: Historical Understandings of Churches of Christ
Posted: September 27, 2021
The Nature of Christian Unity: Historical Understandings of Churches of Christ Written by Douglas A. Foster, The below are excerpts from a paper presented at the Stone-Campbell Dialogue in June… Read More
The toughest critic you’ll ever face
Posted: September 23, 2021
A few years back J. Warner Wallace and I spoke with a dozen pastors who were skeptical about the importance of apologetics. I followed Jim—which is not an easy task—and… Read More
A Church Called TOV
Posted: September 18, 2021
A Church Called TOV (Good) Review written by John Teal, September 17, 2021 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was… Read More
Intoxicated (by the world)
Posted: September 17, 2021
Britain’s first drunk driving arrest, according to History.com, took place in 1897, when a taxi driver slammed into a building at a speed of 25 mph. It’s obviously a good… Read More
SPENDING TIME WITH GOD, PART 2 by Sam Laing
Posted: September 16, 2021
SPENDING TIME WITH GOD, PART 2 Adapted from Part 1 of Be Still My Soul Spending time with God outside our usual routine and environment is helpful and essential in developing intimacy with Him. We see… Read More
Most adult US Christians don’t believe Holy Spirit is real: study
Posted: September 10, 2021
Most adult US Christians don’t believe Holy Spirit is real: study By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post Reporter Parishioners of Lakewood Church led by Pastor Joel Osteen pray together during a service… Read More
United but with Disagreements – Alan Rouse
Posted: September 5, 2021
United but with Disagreements Written by Alan Rouse – repost from christianunityblog.net / Editors note: While Alan addresses a current point of disagreement, this essay provides biblical guidelines for any disagreement. Thank… Read More
BE STILL MY SOUL: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Posted: August 26, 2021
by Sam Laing, June 12, 2021 In this article, I am excited to introduce a new series based on my book Be Still My Soul: A Practical Guide to a Deeper Relationship… Read More
What Can We Learn from the Jerusalem Council?
Posted: August 12, 2021
What Can We Learn from the Jerusalem Council? Reprinted from https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/ad-fontes/what-can-we-learn-from-the-jerusalem-council/ Paul Carter, July 27, 2020 The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 provides a fascinating window into the way… Read More
The Deconstruction Zone
Posted: August 2, 2021
New post on Stepping into the Jordan The Deconstruction Zone by Rob Kranz My wife recently confided to a friend that “she couldn’t talk to me about the Bible anymore.” I… Read More
Gender Ideology Run Amok – Imprimis
Posted: July 31, 2021
June/July 2021 • Volume 50, Number 6/7 • Abigail Shrier Abigail Shrier Author, Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters Abigail Shrier is a journalist and author. She received her A.B. from Columbia College,… Read More
Being Human with Jane Goodall & Francis Collins 🔊
Posted: July 15, 2021
Where can we find hope? Watch this sneak peek of Thursday’s conversation, Being Human with Jane Goodall and Francis Collins This is the textbook definition of being out of one’s league—but, wow, was… Read More
The Root Bound Church
Posted: July 4, 2021
Written by Derrick Jones, July 3, 2021 On the surface, the above title might sound like a good thing, but in my view, it is not. Let me elaborate on… Read More
Barking at the Thunder
Posted: June 26, 2021
Summer solstice, 2021 In our corner of the northern hemisphere, this week’s solstice has brought amazingly long days—with first light at 3:26 am and last light at 11:06 pm. Everyone’s… Read More
How to safely navigate the gender minefield
Posted: June 22, 2021
by Greg Koukl Pronouns matter. I realize they seem like inconsequential little things—him, her, he, she. No big deal. But if pronouns really were “inconsequential little things,” then why has… Read More
Good Church Members vs. Growing Disciples
Posted: June 20, 2021
Discipleship-first Friends, Today’s guest blogger is John Whittaker. John has spent 30 years as a pastor and Bible college professor, and helped thousands of people follow Jesus by learning… Read More
And Your Little Dog Too!
Posted: June 15, 2021
Stepping into the Jordan And Your Little Dog Too! by Rob Kranz Tone of voice can make all the difference. Is a statement meant to be serious? Humorous? Sarcastic? Without other… Read More
This Pastor Doesn’t Know the Sky Is Falling. Is He Right?
Posted: June 10, 2021
I recently took an afternoon to hang out with a pastor friend of mine. Nice guy. But the impression he left me with as I got on the highway to… Read More
Relational Unity – Alan Rouse
Posted: May 29, 2021
Relational Unity Written by Alan Rouse, May 29, 2021 Here is holy ground; here is the gate of heaven. No such prayer was ever heard before or since. It could… Read More
Has the Cross Lost its Shame? by Rob Kranz
Posted: May 22, 2021
Has the Cross Lost its Shame? by Rob Kranz Two weeks ago, I received my MA in Old Testament from Abilene Christian University, which is another step towards my goal. My path,… Read More
How to Read a Progressive like the Bible
Posted: May 17, 2021
Daniel McCoy | Bio *Editor’s Note: For Part 1 (“How to Read the Bible like a Progressive”), click here. In 2014, the late Rachel Held Evans wrote an autobiographical account called Faith Unraveled. It… Read More
Ecosystems of Grace: An Old Vision for the New Church
Posted: May 13, 2021
By P. Kent Smith What will it take for Americans to come to know God for who God really is? In the face of the epidemic distractions presented by American… Read More
“We’re About to Make a Big Mistake” – Renew.org
Posted: May 8, 2021
We’re about to Make a Big Mistake – Reflections on Rebecca McLaughlin’s “The Secular Creed” Daniel McCoy | Bio In describing the big mistake our culture is making, I’m going to point… Read More
“Even the Darkness,” by Malcolm Cox
Posted: May 4, 2021
“the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” (Psalm 139,12) Darkness can be terrifying. It contains the potential for great danger. A female friend… Read More
NeuroLogica Blog
Posted: April 27, 2021
http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/lessons-from-dunning-kruger/#more-7303 . Not sure how I found this, and I’m not really a reader of psychology blogs, but I found this to be very interesting. I’m not sending to you… Read More
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Become Angry!
Posted: April 24, 2021
Written by John Teal, April 24, 2021 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…. Read More
How to Read the Bible like a Progressive
Posted: April 24, 2021
How to read the Bible like a progressive—is that really a good idea? No, I’m not suggesting you try this. In fact, I’m going to suggest that you learn how… Read More
It’s in Gazing in the Beauty of the Lord
Posted: April 23, 2021
“The One Thing” by John Porter At the end of your life, if you could pick one thing that you would like to have accomplished, what would that one thing… Read More
How to Live a Life of Daily Peace
Posted: April 6, 2021
REAL LIFE WITH GUY HAMMOND Four Strategies to Living a LIFE of Daily PEACE Strategy #1 Spend time with people who will complete you, not those who will deplete you. Take just 10 mins… Read More
“The One Thing”
Posted: April 5, 2021
At the end of your life, if you could pick one thing that you would like to have accomplished, what would that one thing be? Generally people do not answer… Read More
Gay and Christian? by Guy Hammond
Posted: March 23, 2021
Treating Every Person with Dignity, Kindness and Respect, While Standing for Biblical Truth Can a Person be Gay and a Christian at the Same Time? One of the greatest problems facing… Read More