The Surgeon General recently released a mental health advisory regarding social media. One website reviewed the advisory, entitled “Is Social Media Driving Young People Crazy?” Knowing how to respond as a Christian to such an advisory is difficult because so many competing factors are involved. There is no doubt that social media is causing a mental…
Read MoreOur subject for the podcast is the July/August edition of FrontLine Magazine, on the subject: God, the Christian, and Human Government. In this political season, this issue of the magazine addresses many questions about the Christian relationship to government. All the articles were very thought-provoking to me. Michael Sproul is the pastor of Littleton Baptist…
Read MoreImagine a grown man intentionally acting like a baby, wearing diapers and crying like an infant. Some people actually do. In reading the news about a situation with this behavior, I learned a new term: paraphilic infantilism—acting like a baby as an adult. Now imagine a newborn Christian who does not grow but remains in…
Read MoreIntroduction Creating a specific church culture is a difficult task, but intentionally maintaining it is even more difficult. There are so many intangible factors, but it can be done! The Great Commission Creating a culture of evangelism is part of the call of the local pastor and church leaders. Jesus gave all His followers a…
Read MoreThey say a good hook is essential for grabbing attention, so I hope this title did the trick! But seriously, what is wrong with the Bible? Its Authority According to a recent sermon by Andy Stanley, the abusive religion that he grew up under (Southern Baptist) derived its unjust nature from its belief in the Bible’s final…
Read MoreThe ancient Hebrews were not shy to include portions of the Sacred Name in their own names. Every Hebrew name that ends with the suffix “-ah” or begins with the prefix “Jeho/ Yeho” is some form of God’s name. Micah means “Who is like YHVH?” Jehoshaphat means “YHVH is Judge”. Perhaps the most important of…
Read MoreOn August 21, 2024, Tom Raabe published an article on the American Spectator website entitled, How a Church Fought Back Against a Liberal Takeover—And Won. In his article, he tells the story of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church and its battle with theological liberalism within the denomination. The story reminded me that every generation of…
Read MoreOur subject for the podcast is the July/August edition of FrontLine Magazine, on the subject: God, the Christian, and Human Government. In this political season, this issue of the magazine addresses many questions about the Christian relationship to government. All the articles were very thought-provoking to me. I’ve interviewed several of the authors, still trying…
Read MoreThis blog series is adapted from Sunday School lessons I wrote several years ago for women and teen girls. The goal was to form a “theology of woman” by looking chronologically at all of the major portions of Scripture regarding women and womanhood. What does the Bible say are the roles, duties, challenges, and opportunities…
Read MoreI wanted to share some reflections that have been on my heart this week, prompted by the recent passing of my grandfather. At 93 years old, we knew his time was drawing near, yet facing death still brings a mix of emotions. It reminded me of the challenging realities of the brevity of life we…
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