The prosperity gospel seems to be catching hold in American churches, with many placing an emphasis on building wealth Can you help me defend my position that the Bible does not support this theology
Christmas is a grand miracle And to think, it was all foretold hundreds of years before it came to pass
It’s not too late for Christians to see that those who lead us into violence, greed, dehumanization, and Earth destruction are not leading us on good and fruitful paths.
Over the centuries, the Christmas story has been re-cast and romanticized into a kind of Christian mythology But what do the Scriptures really tell us about Jesus birth
If we are not deliberate, we will reduce this most precious time of the year to meaninglessness
We don't walk around the street wearing nametags and if a stranger approached us and asked for our address, almost all of us would hesitate.In an age of identity theft and phishing schemes, who knows what they might do with the information? Such prudence is even more warranted on the internet, where bots can harvest millions of names and sign you up for credit cards, newsletters, and a lifetime supply of herbal supplements in a matter of nanoseconds.But internet anonymity can be even more important for conservative Christians whose views on topics like same sex marriage and abortion could earn them a trip to the HR department or could even cost them their jobs. Steadfastly hiding some area of your life from your church is neither wise nor biblical.ConclusionsAs social media and the internet take up more and more of our lives, genuine discipleship will require us to consider more and more carefully what it means to obey Jesus in the digital sphere.
In an increasingly secularized culture, Christian values and beliefs aren t going to be the default anymore
For the second year in a row, the Christian leaders of Gaza decided to cancel Christmas
The promise of Christmas is this: as many of us experience the bleakest time of year, we remember a baby who was born to be our light and our warmth.
Through the centuries, many presidents have reflected on the true meaning of Christmas Here are four examples
How do we develop a vibrant prayer life
