Why You Shouldn’t Gamble

By Ben Hicks | March 19, 2026 |

It’s that time of year. We just came through the Super Bowl and are coming up on March Madness. But that also means gambling. Lots…

Be Witnesses

By Chris Harper | March 18, 2026 | Comments Off on Be Witnesses

The church has a simple but comprehensive task. It was personally given by Jesus to us, and for those who truly know Him, it is…

Is Conservatism Enough?

By Gordon Dickson | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Is Conservatism Enough?

FrontLine | Volume 36 | Number 2 It’s been called today’s “shot heard ’round the world.”1 The echoes from the rifle that murdered Charles James…

Did God Tell Abraham to Sin in Genesis 22?

By Kevin Schaal | March 15, 2026 | Comments Off on Did God Tell Abraham to Sin in Genesis 22?

I had some difficulty getting Co-pilot to generate a theme image for this post.  It seems that Microsoft considers an image depicting child-sacrifice objectionable. Shocking.…

Leadership Lessons from the Lists of the Twelve Disciples

By David Huffstutler | March 13, 2026 | Comments Off on Leadership Lessons from the Lists of the Twelve Disciples

Jesus called twelve men to follow Him as His disciples and to send them out as His apostles. Their number is a staple in their…

Did John Piper Go Woke?

By Ben Hicks | March 12, 2026 | Comments Off on Did John Piper Go Woke?

John Piper recently made a splash on X, which is impressive because John Piper doesn’t use X the right way. The right way to use…

Hold Firmly to the Traditions

By Don Johnson | March 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Hold Firmly to the Traditions

In a recent reading of 1 Corinthians 11, the word “traditions” in verse 2 stuck out to me. (I’m reading the NASB, KJV has “ordinances”…

God Will Judge Those That Rule

By Randy Livingston | March 10, 2026 | Comments Off on God Will Judge Those That Rule

David, the king of Israel, penned these words under the inspiration of God’s Holy Spirit. “He that ruleth over men must be just ruling in…

FBFI Statement on Christian Nationalism

By Kevin Schaal | March 8, 2026 | Comments Off on FBFI Statement on Christian Nationalism

This, Judge Phil Ginn wrote for Realclearreligion.com on the subject of Christians and culture. He was addressing an upcoming (March 8, 2026) feature on CNN…

[Podcast] Interview 106: Giving a Boost to Your Bible Reading (Ben Hicks)

By Don Johnson | March 7, 2026 | Comments Off on [Podcast] Interview 106: Giving a Boost to Your Bible Reading (Ben Hicks)

Today we have something different for you. Normally I’m interviewing one of our authors from our FrontLine magazine. I am in the process of recording…

Don’t Let Physical Problems Distract You from Spiritual Threats

By Ben Hicks | March 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Don’t Let Physical Problems Distract You from Spiritual Threats

When I sit down to read the gospels, I find that Jesus sometimes says and does things that surprise me. Sometimes, for example, He reacts…

Intentional Children’s Ministry

By Caleb Phelps | March 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Intentional Children’s Ministry

There are endless resources available for children’s ministry today. Curriculum that promises maximum fun. Programs that promise deep theological literacy. Systems that promise simplicity for…

Back Burner Dreams

By Barbara Harper | March 3, 2026 |

Do you have anything on the back burner, the place where we let hopes and dreams simmer until the time is right for them? My…

Worship without Understanding Isn’t Worship

By Kevin Schaal | March 1, 2026 | Comments Off on Worship without Understanding Isn’t Worship

Entertainment disguised as worship isn’t worship. It’s idolatry. Ignorant worship is not worship at all. The ultimate authority on worship is Jesus, and He explained…

[Podcast] Interview 105: Called in Community: The Local Church and the Shaping of Pastoral Ministry (Nathan Mestler)

By Proclaim and Defend | February 28, 2026 | Comments Off on [Podcast] Interview 105: Called in Community: The Local Church and the Shaping of Pastoral Ministry (Nathan Mestler)

We continue our interviews with authors from our January/February edition of FrontLine on the theme: “It Takes a Church to Grow a Pastor.” Today’s episode…

How Do I Love God?

By Holly Huffstutler | February 27, 2026 | Comments Off on How Do I Love God?

How do I love God? I was recently asked this question by one of my children, shortly before I was asked to speak at a…

Beware AI-Generated Christian Content

By Ben Hicks | February 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Beware AI-Generated Christian Content

New technologies like AI are bound to usher in new, unexpected problems. Now, I’m personally optimistic about the future of AI. I have been impressed…

Luck or Providence?

By David Oliver | February 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Luck or Providence?

David McCullough’s book, History Matters, is a collection of essays, speeches, and brief unfinished pieces culled from the popular historian’s files after his death. Included…

How Do I Start Sharing the Gospel in This New Year?

By Gordon Dickson | February 24, 2026 | Comments Off on How Do I Start Sharing the Gospel in This New Year?

A pastor shared this with me, and I’m wondering if you feel the same way. He knows the gospel well. But he finds that the…

Why Did the Triumphal Entry Crowd Turn on Jesus a Week Later?

By Kevin Schaal | February 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Why Did the Triumphal Entry Crowd Turn on Jesus a Week Later?

The simple answer is that they probably didn’t. There were two groups of people. The Matthew account of the Triumphal Entry clearly delineates between the…

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