8 things to remember when engaging next gen on mental health
We used to largely ignore it or spiritualize it away — meaning the only response to mental and emotional health was to read the Bible and pray more (among other disciplines).
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Is there a pro-life evangelical argument for Biden?
A group of pro-life evangelicals argued in favor of voting Joe Biden into the White House. Do their examples of Democratic post-birth policies really outweigh the fact that more than 60 million babies have been aborted?
Defend free speech from the Mob, because your beliefs are next
Today, by far, the preeminent threat to free speech is the Internet.
Pastors, watch out. John Roberts is wrong and it matters.
Roberts’ decision is contrary to over two centuries of legal precedent, which has recognized that churches and religious gatherings have special protections and the state must show “a compelling interest” in order to limit it.
COVID-19: When the Information Age made things worse
As we all watch the financial market downturn again try to statistically eclipse the 1929 Crash, it seems appropriate to consider once more whether the vaunted Information Age will be a benefit to modern society or its worst enemy.
Christianity Today and the problem with 'Christian elitism'
CT’s disdainful, dismissive, elitist posture toward their fellow Christians may well do far more long-term damage to American Christianity and its witness than any current prudential support for President Trump will ever cause.
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Is belief in an afterlife a 'malignant delusion'?
I can see why a secularist would think this if such belief would focus him on the future to the neglect of the present.
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The contested 2020 elections and the arc of history
But the arc of history swings much bigger than this, and a larger perspective can be helpful during such emotionally charged days.
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American history down the memory hole?
Is this holiday becoming so politically incorrect that one day it will be doomed to be sent down the “memory hole”?
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A dear friend suffers for his faith in Cuba: The courageous power of intimacy with Jesus
I considered the price my friend pays to obey God’s call on his life as a pastor in Cuba. And I wondered if I would do the same.
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If you think we’re exaggerating just look to Norway
So, a private comment deemed hateful to an LGBT person or persons could get you a one-year jail sentence. Make this comment in public, and you’re looking at three years in jail, the same penalty for third-degree murder (meaning, by neglect) in Norway.
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Dear President-elect Biden, is unity possible?
An unjust law is a code that is out of harmony with the moral law. To put it in the terms of St. Thomas Aquinas: An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal law and natural law.
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Does believe the prophets apply to us today?
For several weeks now, 2 Chronicles 20:20 has been quoted repeatedly, urging us to believe God’s prophets when they say that Trump will serve a second term while also rebuking those who question what the prophets say.
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The next 5 roles your church should consider hiring
Hiring new roles to manage the increase in daily responsibilities has become a hot topic for ministry leaders as they seek answers for how to best keep their church functioning.