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When Leaders Fail: The Devastating Fall of Prophets,...

By Tom Sugimura

Quite often, a nation suffers for the sins of her leaders as we see throughout society today. So also, in Jeremiah’s day, the prophet lamented how God’s...

Blessed Peacemakers: God's Children

By Sharon Black and Brad Wilcox

As Christ taught in His Sermon on the Mount, blessed peacemakers assume sacred responsibility. Today, more than two centuries later, our world sometimes...

How Studying Theology Transforms Faith and Friendships

By Matthew Allen

Studying theology challenges beliefs, sparks deep friendships, and reshapes perspectives on faith and love.

The Consequences of Sin Uncovered

By Tom Sugimura

So, how do we escape God’s wrath? Our salvation comes not from being good, but by trusting in the God who is.

Reflections On Religion, Immigration And The 2024...

By Ken Chitwood

Religion shapes our responses to immigration and its politics, with some evangelicals calling for comprehensive immigration reform even as others are...

Does God Intervene In Our Lives?

By Duncan Pile

Many believers are taught that God is both the author of blessing and suffering, but that kind of faith is double-minded, hobbling the feet of every...

Earth Salt: Thoughts and Reflections

By Sharon Black and Brad Wilcox

Today people are still reading the Bible; following the words, teachings, and examples of the Savior; and still being salt of the earth. None of us could...

What is Worship and Why Do We Do It?

By Duncan Pile

What does God get out of worship? This is the crucial question,.The argument goes that a God who seeks to be worshipped must be narcissistic and...

Image and Power, Satire and Sacrilege at the Paris...

By Ken Chitwood

The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony uses satire to challenge norms and spark unintended, or maybe intended, religious outcry.

Paul’s Radical Conversion: From Persecutor to Proclaimer

By Sharon Black and Brad Wilcox

Paul's dramatic transformation on the road to Damascus reshaped the early church and continues to inspire believers today.

Jesus Not God? Unthinkable!

By Duncan Pile

Among the progressive community, there are many who now believe that Jesus was just an ordinary human who went on to achieve theosis.

The Goodness of Sorrowful Repentance

By Tom Sugimura

God's daily mercies and Jeremiah's heartfelt confessions guide us from sorrowful repentance to spiritual renewal.

United We Stand: Rediscovering Unity Amidst Division

By Matthew Allen

Even if there were such a paradise on earth, who can say for sure that old antipathies would not, if left unchecked for long enough, resurface or be...

A Brief History of the "Culture Wars"

By Ken Chitwood

for as long as there’s been some thing we call "religion," it has shaped, and been shaped by, power and politics

Finding Beauty in Brokenness: The Divine Art of Kintsugi

By Tom Sugimura

Discover how God's goodness and patience are revealed through the lessons of broken pottery and divine restoration.

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