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…
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…
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…
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…
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? I was recently asked this question by one of my children, shortly before I was asked to speak at a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We continue our interviews with authors from our January/February edition of FrontLine on the theme: “It Takes a Church to Grow a Pastor.” This week…
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” “Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are.” “Monkey see, monkey do.” We…
In 1879, Henrik Ibsen published a play that sent shockwaves through Norway and then later the world. In A Doll’s House, the main protagonist is Nora…
“What do you think, Preacher?” My missionary friend Archie posed a probing question as we rode together in his van. “Does God answer prayers for…
We have crossed a strange and significant line. For centuries, those who gathered to hear the preaching of God’s Word could safely assume that the messages…
Note: Position statements of the FBFI are not the same as magazine articles on FrontLine or typical posts on Proclaimanddefend.org. They are crafted in a…
Last week our Christian school had Spirit Week. It’s a fun-filled week intended to bring unity to the individual classes as they compete against one…
“Why did you have real bullets?” That haunting question was apparently asked by Becca Good, partner of the activist Renee Good who was shot in…
Perhaps best known as “the Father of Our Country,” George Washington has also been called by many other names. He has been called “the Sword…
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of cartoonist Scott Adams. His Dilbert cartoons were a frequent source of delight to me, brightening…
