6+ day, 46+ min ago   (216+ words) A sure way to end intimate conversation is to say something that can be construed as being disrespectful and judgmental. Even something as simple as rolling your eyes in response to your spouse’s comment can end what could have been…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (664+ words) This is an excellent book for Christian counselors who want a resource on counseling people who have gone through trauma: Treating Trauma in Christian Counseling. This book is a collection of articles from different doctors, therapists, and psychologists. It includes…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (358+ words) Abusers can hide in Christian circles. Abusive men can be found even in Christian churches and Christian homes. Pastors, elders, Christian counselors, and mentors should keep their eyes open for abuse and never think “it won’t happen here.” When an…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (635+ words) There are different times in our Christian life when we need to give a reason for the hope we have in Christ (1 Pet. 3:15). This is sometimes called apologetics – defending the Christian faith. We should defend the faith with gentleness and…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (583+ words) This is an excellent discussion of creation and what it means for the Christian that God is the maker of heaven and earth. It’s from Herman Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics (vol. 2): From the very first moment, true religion distinguishes itself from…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (463+ words) As a Christian, I know that I should offer myself up to the Lord as a living sacrifice, body and soul, with my whole heart. But what if I fail? What if I can’t do that very well? Here’s R....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (587+ words) Paul very clearly teaches in Ephesians 1 that God chose his people to salvation based on his sovereign will and his love: “In love he predestined us…according to the purpose of his will.” This means that election is not based…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (533+ words) How would you characterize American religion? What words and concepts would you use to summarise the religious beliefs and spiritualities of random, average Americans? Those are some pretty big questions that would take many words to answer. If you want…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (244+ words) I like how Chrysostom explained the story of the thief on the cross (Lk. 23:39-43). As you read it, note the emphasis on faith alone. Note also how Chrysostom used the story to show that sinners who trust in Christ need…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (476+ words) It is impossible for us to reason a person into the Christian faith. Forceful words and assertive tactics will not bring people to faith in Christ. We can try to be trendy, coy, bold, assertive, cocky, pushy, and persuasive, but…...