John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine

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  • Cultivate the mind of Christ as James Clerk Maxwell

    Cultivate the mind of Christ as James Clerk Maxwell

    We should all be as intentional as Christians to commit and cultivate our minds in obedience to Christ.

  • The Church and anti-Semitism

    The Church and anti-Semitism

    Today, as anti-Semitism once again rears its ugly head, the Church should take the lead in opposing this evil and supporting the value and dignity of our Jewish neighbors. 

  • George MacDonald and the Christian imagination

    George MacDonald and the Christian imagination

    MacDonald believed that people really are “princesses and goblins and good fairies” that, in his non-fantasy novels, he portrayed as ordinary men and women.

  • The Supreme Court case showing if Christians have free speech too

    The Supreme Court case showing if Christians have free speech too

    Not long ago, Christian beliefs about sex and marriage were considered mainstream. Today, they are among the most controversial beliefs someone can hold.

  • Marriage is a calling, not a right

    Marriage is a calling, not a right

    The same is true with marriage. Jesus was asked a “do” question, and our culture is constantly “doing” something new to and with marriage: ending it, replacing it, expanding it, substituting for it.

  • What 'separation of church and state' is really about

    What 'separation of church and state' is really about

    Without conscience rights, we cannot truly speak, write, assemble, or advocate freely from our deepest beliefs. That’s why the freedom of religion is often called “the first freedom.” Its position in the Bill of Rights highlights its importance. 

  • The history of the idea of 'war crimes'

    The history of the idea of 'war crimes'

    Though in the throes of war, these ideals were rarely followed, the code held among the nobles. For example, if a knight unnecessarily killed another knight in combat, he could be charged with murder. This was not considered a war crime, however.  

  • Is it biblical to honor our nation?

    Is it biblical to honor our nation?

    Nationalism becomes idolatry whenever love of nation devolves into an excessive or uncritical devotion, is confused with the Kingdom of God, justifies evil, or engages in a partiality that treats citizens of other nations as less worthy of love or justice or charity.

  • Christian schools should be thoroughly Christian

    Christian schools should be thoroughly Christian

    Simply put, any school wishing to be Christian must be thoroughly Christian: in purpose, content, curriculum, aim, and personnel. This is no easy task. In fact, to be a Christian educator is, to paraphrase Dr. John Stackhouse, “more than twice as hard.”

  • Christians who changed their world: Benjamin Rush

    Christians who changed their world: Benjamin Rush

    All of the activities on Benjamin Rush’s very impressive resume were informed by his faith. His stands on mental health, prisons, and slavery came from his understanding that each person is made in the image of God and is, therefore, worthy of dignity and respect.

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