How to Recognize Idolatry and Repentance
Our idols take various forms — power and success; approval; comfort and pleasure; control; security. Since true change only occurs when we repent of and turn from the deep-seated idols
What Makes You, You? A Biblical Reflection on Defining Moments and Signature Moves
A defining moment is a point at which the essential character of a person is established. It is an identity-forming event, something that makes someone who they are and flows
Sex: 4 Core Scriptural Convictions
The first conviction is simple. Sexuality matters, because what you do with your body sexually can determine your destiny eternally. Certain sexual practices can shut you out of the kingdom
Need to Resolve a Church Disagreement Between Elders? This Grievance Policy Will Help
A grievance policy gives elders of any church a clear procedure for raising concerns with the members and/or actions of the leadership council, the executive elder team, and/or the full
The Bible and Divine Inspiration: Fielding Some Common Questions
Do people ask you questions like, “Why do we have 66 books in the Bible? What makes those books special? Why are they included and not others?” This article on
An Atheist Finds an Informed Faith
by Mark Clark, adapted from his new book The Problem of God: Answering a Skeptic’s Challenges to Christianity. I was raised in a staunch atheist household. We never went to church.