If a young man came to me, and said he was thinking about a particular girl, I would ask him two questions:  Is she godly? If yes, proceed to question number two.  Do you think she is attractive?   Recently Mike McKinley and Tim Challies both wrote articles which argued that young people, particularly men,... Continue Reading

In terms of sheer reader interest, nothing on The Gospel Coalition website in 2012 compared to the discussion surrounding Jefferson Bethke’s spoken word video: “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus.”   The end of the year brings lists galore recounting the best books and top news stories. But I’ve never seen anyone else attempt... Continue Reading

This is the time of year when we remember that God sent his only son ‘to serve, not to be served’. He restored love and service to the centre of our lives in the person of Jesus Christ.   This past year has been one of great celebration for many. The enthusiasm which greeted the... Continue Reading

Mr. Mom more prevalent; Amish fastest growing U.S. religios group; Number of Christians in U.K. down; Southern Baptists See Membership Decline for Fifth Straight Year Mr. Mom More Prevalent. More fathers are becoming their children’s primary caregiver. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 32 percent of fathers who have a wife in the workforce took... Continue Reading

These developments indicate a national departure from righteousness. If our country continues on its present course we will further provoke the Lord and multiply the judgments which the Almighty is already visiting upon us. It is therefore time for those who would be faithful to the Lord to give a clear lead and to speak... Continue Reading

The staff of WORLD News Service assembled the names of those died during 2012. Some of the better known names include Neil Armstrong, Ray Bradbury, Chuck Colson, Andy Griffith, Earl Scruggs, Mike Wallace, among many others     Neil Armstrong:  82, Aug. 25 | Apollo astronaut whose “giant leap for mankind” made him the first... Continue Reading

Killer Adam Lanza has been described as mentally ill, a victim himself, a troubled person, and even a monster.  The one thing I have not heard is that he was a murderer.  He murdered his mother, he murdered twenty children, he murdered six adults, and then he murdered himself. Murder has disappeared from our vocabulary.... Continue Reading

#1. President Barack Obama won a second term as president of the United States. The election results, which drew diverse reactions from Christians around the world…The results also showed fundamental changes to the American electorate: increased ethnic, cultural and ideological diversity, as well as increased secularization. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith was also... Continue Reading

It is striking that in our acquisitive, secular age, when many in the academy and media attack Christianity and try to remove or limit its public influence and as the number of people who claim no religious affiliation grows, that interest in the afterlife is increasing. It suggests that no level of affluence or material... Continue Reading

“At Heart OMG, we believe in sharing our faith and love through fashion, while embracing our fun and characteristic lifestyle, as well as giving back to the ones in need,” the clothing company’s website states. “Every single irresistible Heart OMG piece is wonderfully made to complement those playful and fashion forward individuals who celebrate life,... Continue Reading