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How Should We Respond to Caitlyn Jenner?

“Jenner, and every person who deals with gender disorder, bears the image of God and has a priceless soul."

Five Vision Myths

Just because something is a common belief doesn’t make it true. A lot of things you have probably heard about your vision turn out to be false. Here are five common myths that have no basis in science

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Is It Climate Change or Global Warming? And Why Does it Matter?

Let's explore the differences between the terms climate change and global warming. They are often used interchangeably but are different in scope.

What Is Christian Meditation?

Today’s Reflection DEFINING MEDITATION can be difficult because no precise agreement exists on how to use the term. Meditation often refers to relaxation or therapeutic exercises. These are g…

Should Christians hunt animals?

A book of essays offers an array of perspectives for and against.

Video series, coming seminars show how focus on generosity can invigorate congregations

Say “thank you” early and often, and not just once a year.Talk about faith and generosity in worship. Make it “as central as the spiritual practices of

How to Develop a Christian Ethic

Not long ago I got an email from a Christian man who asked me, “What can I do to become knowledgable in Christian ethics?” Obviously,…

Are you a moody Christian?

Frank answers those questions and offers some practical insights from C.S. Lewis on not only how to develop your relationship with Christ but how to develop your relationships with your loved ones. He also shows why most of what you know is based on the testimony of others. That’s even true for scientists! Finally, Frank shows why you can trust the testimonies of the New Testament writers.

Can a true Christian be depressed?

VIDEO: Christians need to recognize that this world is broken, but God is going to redeem it all.

Should a Christian Be Wealthy?

Christian Web Trends Blog: Church Websites, Design, SEO

Simplify your life by creating communications rhythms and adjusting them for the summer

How should Christians face climate change?

We've moved on from the question of whether we should care.

How to look at Christian miracles

I know a lot of people who really get tripped up by miracles in the Bible. Even Christians aren’t always sure what to make of...

Why the Christian God?

While there is no foolproof physical or logical proof that can be given for the existence of a supernatural deity, there are sufficient grounds for a rational acceptance of a creator. But that is still a big step away from accepting the God of Christianity, of Islam, of Hinduism, or of any of the other thousands of religions that have existed throughout history. How, as a Christian, can I rationally claim that only Christianity can lead to knowledge of God, and that all…

What is a Christian view of equality?

The pursuit of political equality will always be necessary because, in reality, people do act unjustly. But this is only the first step toward a virtuous society.

What Should Christians Think About?

Truth is for the purpose of promoting godliness. Mere contemplation is never enough. A profane person can spend hours contemplating the loveliness of God’s...

Is the Intelligent Design Movement Christian?

Intelligent design can be defined as a theory that holds that “certain features” of living things were designed by an “intelligent cause” as opposed to being formed through purely natural means.

Is it okay for Christians to study philosophy?

It is okay for Christians to study philosophy. But we must be careful to not become deceived by the philosophies of men.

Are Christians Actually Bad At Science?

Christians tend to underperform in science, but only because we tell them they're bad at it