Every time we look to the sky, witness the clouds parting, and see in the place of the storm a rainbow—be it a single or double—we are to be reminded of God’s promise. It is a sign of hope that though sin, evil, and wickedness will face God’s judgment, his justice will not be executed... Continue Reading

God’s people are to reflect Jesus’s heart of compassion for a needy world. There are many churches with impeccable statements of faith, sound doctrine, and biblical preaching. Many also excel in food and fellowship and programs for their youth and other members of their congregation. But while edifying believers is a vital part of our charge,... Continue Reading

These ten points emphasize how the reality of Christ living within reshapes every area of the believer’s life, providing peace, purpose, and a desire for holiness in accordance with God’s will. Each scriptural reference reinforces the transformative impact of this union with Christ. Here are ten implications for the Christian life of “it is no... Continue Reading

For when feminists diminish or deny all the differences between male and female, the only remaining distinction between the sexes is the capacity of women to give birth. In other words, the Christian vision of the sexes celebrates feminine gifts beyond the birthing room, but the feminist vision of interchangeable cogs can give no reason... Continue Reading

Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion by Allie Beth Stuckey (Sentinel, 2024). The subtitle gives us the gist of where she is going with this. This volume lays all this out with clarity and biblical compassion. In five carefully argued and documented chapters, Stuckey explores these key areas: abortion, transgenderism, homosexuality, immigration, and social... Continue Reading

When it comes to women caring for women in our churches, Alongside Care seeks to provide a framework that honors God’s Word and His prescribed order for gender roles and church leadership. There may be differences in the terminology we use and the specific ways we implement such a ministry. Some churches may not need... Continue Reading

Although we’ll fall short, we have the privilege of being a reflection of our Heavenly Father to our children. We can pray for their salvation, allow them the space to make mistakes and learn from them, teach them to discern the thoughts and beliefs beneath their choices, and be ready to receive them with grace... Continue Reading

“When we had left in 1965, there were 72 congregations of Tzeltal believers. Now, in 1985, there were 322. When we had left, there were over 6000 believers. Now there were some 44,000 on the church rolls, including children. … Where once we had faced nothing but heartbreak and disappointment, now we saw one-fourth of... Continue Reading

Ironically, the modern academic world, as secular as it has become, has its roots in an intellectually inclined monastic culture where humble monks, priests, and spiritual seekers searched for God and deep knowledge in harmony with faith, love, hope, and charity.    It is seldom noted today, but both [experimental science and modern mathematics] were... Continue Reading

The fifteen years that D’Aubigné was away from Geneva had seen an increase of those concerned about the views presented by the Academy of Geneva’s theological faculty. In response to the situation in 1831, the Geneva Evangelical Society was founded with one of its goals being the establishment of a seminary faithful to Calvin’s design... Continue Reading