Christian Life
Not of this World: Independence Day Reflections
Popular Christian bumper stickers featuring the letters “NOTW” remind drivers that Christ’s kingdom is “not of this world” and that His followers are “foreigners … more
Quote of the Week: William Lane Craig
When people see this—our love for one another and our unity through love—then they will in turn be drawn by this to Christ and will respond to the gospel’s offer of salvation. More … more
Father’s Day Reflections
This past Sunday marked our annual celebration of dads. Whether they are fathers or father-figures, men have an important role to play in shaping the lives of young people around them. Personally, … more
RTB Chapter Summit Review
Most people who take a trip to Los Angeles try to jam in as much sightseeing as possible, traffic allowing, of course. So when a few dozen RTB chapter leaders from all over North America made the trek … more
It's Earth Day: What Are We Gonna Do?
According to my hilarious tear-off calendar, this Sunday is Earth Day. Surprise! Though some (including yours truly) might typically be inclined to shrug it off as just another day, we might want to … more
Do Religious People Test Their Ideas the Way Scientists Do?
How would you respond to this statement from Sean Carroll, Caltech physicist and one of the authors of Discover Magazine’s Cosmic Variance blog?
“If believers in God spent a tiny fraction … more
Freewill in Heaven; Population growth and mass abortion; Sun spots and disease; Recommended telescopes
(04/17/2012) Freewill in Heaven; Will population growth necessitate mass abortion? Sun spots and disease outbreaks; Recommended telescopes more
Thinking about Suffering and Death, Part 3
Courage is a virtue that I’ve always admired and respected. Growing up I was deeply impressed and proud of my father’s strength and valor as a frontline combat soldier in World War II. By … more
Understanding Lent
In case you’ve missed the subtle reminders (ads for fish sandwich Fridays and friends’ Facebook posts divulging what they’re giving up), the season of Lent is upon us. Some view the … more
Quote of the Week: Kenneth Samples, 4
You may have an:iPod,iPhone,iPad,iTunes,But only Jesus is the I Am (John 8:58).
–Kenneth Samples, Sunday school class, Christ Reformed Church more
Truth, Self-Deception, and Virtue
Straight Thinking #155: Truth, Self-Deception, and Virtue more
The Optimal Human Diet; Testing for Relationships with Christ; Advice for a Christian in Secular Science; Did God Rig Species to go Extinct?
(01/24/2012) The optimal human diet; Testing for relationships with Christ; Advice for a Christian in secular science; Did God rig species to go extinct? more
The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth
Straight Thinking #154: The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth more
An Inconvenient Duty
An Inconvenient Duty
Christmas is by far my favorite time of year. I never tire of hearing the incredible message that the Son of God took a human nature and became the God-man at his … more
Filing for Spiritual Chapter 11 Protection
Every other day it seems news breaks about another business going belly up and filing for bankruptcy. Earlier this week Hostess became the latest company to bite the cream-filled dust.
Businesses or … more
Should Christians be concerned about the environment?
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Theology/Apologetics Video Question and Answer: Should Christians be concerned about the environment? more
Quote of the Week: Kenneth Samples, 3
Courage is forged only through facing one’s fears. Steel must be refined by fire. For faith to grow, it often has to be tested by trial.
–Kenneth Samples, church lecture entitled … more
Top 10 Phantom Bible Verses, part 2
Straight Thinking #153: Top 10 Phantom Bible Verses, part 2 more
Are You a Renaissance Christian? 12 Tips for Pursuing Knowledge and Wisdom in Daily Life
I first heard the expression “renaissance Christian” from apologist and attorneyJohn Warwick Montgomery in the early 1980s. Montgomery gave a lecture at the former Simon Greenleaf … more
Top 10 Phantom Bible Verses, part 1
Straight Thinking #152: Top 10 Phantom Bible Verses, part 1 more
