Every church, regardless of its size or programming, does some level of Christian discipleship training for its people. Any kind of teaching that shares what the Bible teaches about God and His will for believers’ is a Christian discipleship training event – even if it is not billed or generally…
During this political season, there’s a lot of talk about “the evangelical vote.” While the focus of evangelicals is not on politics, they do tend to vote somewhat as a block based on their preference for a point of view that corresponds to the teachings of the Bible. As such,…
In the 1970s, an openly gay man sought ordination in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America (PCUSA). After a two year study by a task force, the church concluded that homosexuals should not be ordained in the ministry. That all changed in 2011 when the denomination ordained…
It is pretty obvious that the Bible does not advocate a pro-abortion position. In fact, quite the opposite. It is for that reason that the vast majority of anti-abortion advocates are Christians.
But there are some groups of people that self-identify as Christians who are actually pro-abortion, and promote their…
I’ve never particularly been a fan of the TV show Dancing with the Stars, but I have seen bits and pieces once in a while and do admire the dancers who are able to demonstrate a high level of skill and talent.
On the show, a celebrity amateur is…
“I’m humble and proud of it!” Ever heard someone say that? Probably not, but you may have met people who seem to have that attitude. Pride is a two edged sword. On the one hand, we tell our children how proud we are of them when they do something extraordinary.…
John Mac Ghlionn has a doctorate in psychosocial studies, and works as both a researcher and essayist. He specifically writes articles about social issues, technology, and the impact of media manipulations. Recently he wrote an editorial piece for Newsweek, and it looks like he really stepped in it this time.…
When I was a new Christian, I naturally did not know how to pray very well. I thought effective prayers had to be said with lofty words and following a complex formula. However, early on, someone introduced me to a simple and easy to remember outline for praying based on…
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