When Sinclair Ferguson was growing up in Scotland in the 1950s, the culture was not only Christian but also Reformed. Ferguson memorized Bible passages at his public school, learned nighttime…
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6 Ways to Curb Competition in Your Church – Heather Robinson
Our family recently moved to a new city, which provided a chance to reflect on what we treasured about our former church. The preaching was robust and solid and the…
‘Jesus Has Left the Building’: Scotland’s Secular Slide—and Signs of Hope – Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
If you could stumble across Scotland on social media, she would be the girl you remember from youth group—the one who went to all the Bible studies, the one you…
A Parent’s Worst Nightmare – Joshua Chatman
If you were to poll parents on their greatest fears for their children, the answers would vary greatly—being victims of abuse, adopting unbiblical ideologies, being exposed to inappropriate material, indulging…
Trouble in Taiwan – Jennifer Su McIntyre, Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
Last week, China’s foreign minister hammered again on the dispute that has been worrying the West since before Russia invaded Ukraine. “Only when China is completely reunified can there be…
If You Want to Live, You Must Die – Kori Porter
“Whatever [sin] it is, God is still gracious to redeem you and to keep you. He will never leave nor forsake you.” — Kori Porter Kori Porter outlines the steps…
Want to Survive College? Join a Church. – Shelby Abbott
“Do you want to be a person who’s walking with God in 50 years? Then walk with him today.” That’s what I say each summer to the group of college…
Bluey’s Beautiful Conservatism – Brett McCracken
Children’s entertainment today has become a primary forum for progressive social conditioning. From Disney’s alarming trajectory to Lightyear’s same-sex romance to the recent news that Peppa Pig—until now a wholesome celebration…
How Well Does Your State Protect Religious Liberty? – Joe Carter
The Story: A new index provides the first-ever state-by-state ranking of religious liberty in the U.S. Is your state doing enough to protect your freedom of religion? The Background: The…
Don’t Know How to Help? Try Visiting – Wendy Willard
It had been a difficult few days. A loved one was drowning in pain and I didn’t know how to help. So I put on my tennis shoes and headed…