How convincing are the ancient Old Testament prophecies related to the Messiah? Does Jesus really match the descriptions offered by the prophets? How can we apply the rules of evidence…
Month: April 2025
The Myth of the Dark Ages
We have all heard about the “Dark Ages” between 500 AD and 1500 AD. Some common descriptions include: “There was a time when religion ruled the world. It is known…
Living by Faith in the Invisible God – John Piper
What sustains your faith when all is stripped away? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks at the hardships of John Bunyan to reveal how suffering teaches…
‘No One Ever Hated His Own Body’ — Really? – John Piper
Did Paul know about self-harm and poor body image? If he did, how could he still say that “no one ever hated his own flesh”? Listen Now Read More Desiring…
Wallpaper: For Freedom
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 Click below to download your image: Apple Devices:iPadsiPhones…
Working with Fellow Elders (Part 2) – Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan
Last week, we considered what elders are (biblically speaking) and which traits should characterize a candidate for the office. In this follow-up episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and…
Has the Decline of U.S. Christianity Finally Stopped? – Joe Carter
“When will American Christianity finally hit rock bottom?” Many church leaders have had that question on their minds as they’ve watched affiliation trends for the past decade. Now, according to…
The Ethics of Brainless ‘Spare Bodies’
The Church must have a theology of the body, or “disturbing” science will fill in the blanks. Related Resource What Would You Say?: What is IVF, and is it ethical?…
To Do His Real Job, ET Doesn’t Need to Exist
The only possible conclusion to draw is this: What gives humans importance is not found in our genes. Source Read More Evolution News and Science Today
Wisdom Principles for Christian Parenting
In our book, Equipping for Life, and the shorter summary, Parenting Essentials, my husband and I argue that biblical parenting consists of three significant elements: responsibility, relationship, and realism. Here,…