“Did you hear about the Christian YouTuber who affirms that humans are responsible for climate change?” “Yeah, he’s gotten really woke.” “What about the Christian organization that intentionally allows diverse perspectives within a broad range of orthodox and conservative denominations? A couple of articles I’ve read recently were too soft on LGBT issues. I know... Continue Reading →
The Gentiles Have Already Been Called: An Argument from Athanasius
I sometimes try to imagine what I’d think about Jesus if I had been raised in a different religion. I can relate to the words of Blaise Pascal as he considered the potential prejudice that can arise from within one’s reflection on their own religion: There is no denying it; one must admit that there... Continue Reading →
Give Thanks for All Good Things
One of the greatest secrets to happiness and contentment is giving thanks. It is hard to say both: “thank you” and “I want.” And yet, it is so easy to glide through a day (or week) with hardly a head nod toward the Great Giver of All Things. We hurry about like the little busy... Continue Reading →
The Narcissism of Small Differences – A Brief Defense of Gavin Ortlund
Over the past few weeks a lot of attention has been paid to Gavin Ortlund due to the release of the book: Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda by Megan Basham. Before this latest development, I’d never heard of Megan, but I’ve been extremely familiar with Gavin for years... Continue Reading →
Don’t Conflate Geology with Evolutionary Biology
When young earth creationists claim geology, or even paleontology, is all evolutionary, and especially when they associate any claim of an ancient age of the earth and universe as evolutionary, or darwinian, or atheistic, they are not presenting the truth accurately.
Are Those Really Idols in Your Life?
The concept of idolatry is often misused in Christian circles. While the Bible warns against having misplaced affections, the term is frequently applied to everyday distractions rather than the serious allegiance and worship that true idolatry entails.