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God’s Commands Are A Gift Not A Burden

I think I know everything and I hate being told what to do. There’s a bit of that in all of us right? (Please say yes and make me feel…

I Changed My Mind About ‘Legislating Morality’

*This blog has been revised from its original 2017 version, Does Legislating Morality Work? I submitted the same blog to RELEVANT magazine, which they graciously published online under a different…

4 Secrets To A Strong Prayer Life

"You need a stronger prayer life." Those were the words I heard God impress on my heart in January 2007 when I asked Him if there was a particular area…

How Christians Should Treat Celebrities and Entertainers

Christian conversation online after the Super Bowl Halftime Show is interesting–and not in a good way. The same is true after the GRAMMYs or any other significant event in music…

3 Biblical Lessons To Learn From The Voice

Fun fact about me: I love The Voice. It’s one of my favorite shows. I also love seeing God’s truth illustrated in art and in everyday interactions. So while…

How Should Christians Respond to The GRAMMY Awards?

Photo by Roger Harris on Unsplash Last night the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards took place and caused quite the social media stir amongst Christians. Whatever your thoughts are on this…

Are Christians Hypocrites?

Photo by Scott Webb on Unsplash “I don’t want to be a Christian because there are too many hypocrites in the Church.” Have you heard that before or said it…

8 Blogs & Videos for Christians Deciding What to Do About Halloween

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash We know Christians should stay away from any kind of evil. That's a no-brainer. But what about innocent costume parties and trick-or-treating? Is playing…