Posts by Kevin Schaal
Opinion | Motherhood in the Age of Fear – The New York Times
Women are being harassed and even arrested for making perfectly rational parenting decisions. Source: Opinion | Motherhood in the Age of Fear – The New York Times
Read MoreRussian Spies, Post-Millennialism, and the National Prayer Breakfast
Tara Burton posted an article for Vox today suggesting that Maria Butina (the young Russian woman recently indicted as a spy) used the National Prayer Breakfast to gain access to US Governmental leaders. Burton interviewed Jeff Sharlet regarding one of the most secret and influential Christian organizations in the world. They call themselves The Fellowship…
Read MoreTrump’s Supreme Court Nominee Unites Evangelicals – The Atlantic
Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination is the consummation of one of the big bets behind the 2016 election. Many white Christians voted for Donald Trump because they believed he would appoint conservative justices who would protect religious liberty and advance the pro-life cause. Now, ostensibly, they’ve been vindicated. With less than two years in office,…
Read MoreOpposing Satan’s Whisperers
God is still in the soul-saving business, but that does not mean there is no opposition. When Saul and Barnabas entered the court of Sergius Paulus in Paphos on that first missionary journey (Acts 13:4-12), there was no doubt that they were involved in spiritual warfare. I am not trying to sound dramatic, but fundamentalists…
Read MoreThe Rise of Woker-Than-Thou Evangelicalism–Phil Johnson
This excerpt is from a critique of at least some of the T4G and TGC movement by one who probably considers himself a part of both of them. (KSchaal) The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and Together for the Gospel (T4G) were founded little more than a decade ago to bring Christians together around a shared…
Read More10 Things You Should Know about Infertility | Crossway Articles
This important article touches on very important biblical and moral principles to consider as Christian couples face the frustrations of infertility. It is a very worthy read (KSchaal) Infertility is a more common experience than some realize affecting 7–10% of couples. 1. Infertility is a common experience. According to the CDC, approximately 7–10%…
Read MoreNew Research: Churchgoers Stick Around for Theology, Not Music or Preachers | The Exchange | A Blog by Ed Stetzer
Most churchgoers will put up with a change in music style or a different preacher.But don’t mess with a church’s beliefs or there may be an exodus, according to a new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research.The study of Protestant churchgoers found most are committed to staying at their church over the long haul. But more…
Read MoreReligious liberty becomes a main focus for conservatives in Supreme Court nomination – The Washington Post
Raymond Kethledge, one of President Trump’s finalists for the U.S. Supreme Court, has never explicitly stated his views on abortion or same-sex marriage. But he has spoken loudly on an issue that is just as important to conservative court-watchers.In April, Kethledge ruled in favor of Cathedral Buffet, a church-run Ohio restaurant being sued by the…
Read More100% Enthusiastic, Effective, Participation in the Great Commission
As we were doing some intensive self-evaluation as a church a few years ago about our evangelistic effectiveness, we began wondering what our goal should be for the congregation regarding evangelistic activity. Would 50% of the congregation participating in soul-winning evangelism be sufficient? The problem with a goal like that is that while it is…
Read MoreThe LGBTQ Movement and Christianity (Its Threat and Our Response): Part 1–Crosswalk
This four-part article 1) clearly defines the dangerous threat inherent to the LGBTQ movement on the Church and the culture.God’s Design is Clear and Specific Source: The LGBTQ Movement and Christianity (Its Threat and Our Response): Part 1
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