“Where is God?” It is one of the oldest questions in human history. The question is often whispered through tears in a hospital room, cried aloud at a graveside, or silently repeated after a devastating diagnosis. It is asked by parents who have lost a child, by families whose homes Read more
One of Satan’s most effective strategies is not merely to tempt people to sin but to redefine sin so that it no longer appears sinful. Throughout Scripture, deception rarely begins with an outright denial of truth. Instead, it begins with subtle changes in language, perspective, and emphasis. In the Garden Read more
Throughout much of the world, churches are facing a difficult reality. Many congregations are aging, baptisms have declined, and fewer people are actively participating in the life of the church. At the same time, millions of people profess faith in Jesus Christ but have little or no meaningful fellowship with Read more
Editorial Commentary on the direction of the Christian faith. Introduction In 1517, a German monk walked up to a church door in Wittenberg and affixed a piece of paper to it. His name was Martin Luther. The paper contained 95 theses that challenged the authority and doctrine of the Catholic Read more
The Wound Few Escape There are few wounds in life deeper than betrayal. An enemy may oppose us, a stranger may insult us, but betrayal comes from someone we trusted. It is the pain of confidence shattered, loyalty abandoned, and affection repaid with injury. Betrayal is arguably one of the Read more
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? More Than a Name In today’s world, the word Christian is used so broadly that it has almost lost its meaning. Many claim the name because they believe in God. Others claim it because they were raised in a religious home. Some Read more
What do you value most in life? At first glance, the answer seems simple. Many would say their family. Others would point to their health, career, freedom, security, or faith. Yet the answer may not be as obvious as it appears. What people claim to value and what they actually Read more
Identity, Choice, and the Authority of God Modern culture places enormous emphasis on personal identity. We are frequently told that the most important thing about ourselves is how we feel, how we perceive ourselves, or how we choose to identify. According to this view, authenticity is found by embracing and Read more
The distinction between the soul and the spirit of man is one of the most profound and debated subjects in biblical theology. Scripture sometimes uses the terms closely together, while at other times it distinguishes them carefully. Because of this, Christians throughout history have differed somewhat in how sharply they Read more
More Than Flesh and Bone Among all living creatures upon the earth, man stands uniquely distinct. Animals possess instinct, awareness, emotion, and remarkable abilities designed by God for survival and order within creation. Yet Scripture presents mankind as fundamentally different from every other creature because man alone was created in Read more