Do Christians have to change their message to meet the needs of today’s world? This question is as pressing for us as it was for J. Gresham Machen in 1923.…
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Who Was Gladys Aylward?
Gladys Aylward was a determined woman. Once she felt the call to the mission field, she refused to allow any excuses to hold her back. Although she appeared to lack…
Discerning Entertainment
My maternal grandfather, James Robson Featherstone (1915–1995), was born in Wallsend, England, and immigrated to America when he was thirteen years old. A talented singer, he rose to prominence during…
How can I talk about the existence of God with someone who refuses to listen to the Bible?
This is the beauty of classical apologetics. It’s a two-step apologetic. We can start with the existence of God. I will go back to Thomas Aquinas. Aquinas said that if…
Who Was Amy Carmichael?
It was March 1901. A seven-year-old Indian girl named Preena escaped a Hindu temple where she had been abandoned by her mother as a “devotion to the gods.” (She was…
Learning Contentment
I spoke with a close friend who had gone through a period marked by personal disappointments, discouragements, unfair treatment, and even false rumors about his character and Christian service. I…
How do I begin to study the Bible?
Open your Bible, turn to Genesis 1:1, and start reading. I’m not being facetious—if you’re not familiar with the Bible, then you need to familiarize yourself with it. There are…
7 Ways to Grow in the Art of Communication
We need to understand that communication is an art that we all must learn better. It does not come naturally. Here are seven principles to help you to grow in…
Jesus Is Still on His Throne, Building His Church
You may remember the first time the truth of God began to make sense to you. I know I do. Picture the early pioneers venturing in the American West and…
How Can I Practice Christian Hospitality?
When our culture talks about having people over, they often use the language of entertainment: “I like entertaining,” or “Here are some tips on entertaining.” Christian hospitality, however, is not…