Why We Think Hope is Unrealistic Ironically, we often mistake hope for hopelessness. Look no further than the early stages of the pandemic in 2020. Driving through the spooky stillness of the first lockdown, I came across a marquee boldly declaring, “Hope is not canceled!” All of the
Unavoidable Conflict The notion that the holidays serve as little more than emblems of family dysfunction is now a cliche, fodder for countless jokes, movies, and television shows. From National Lampoon’s A Christmas Vacation to The Ref, the modern take on the holiday season is decidedly cynical. These
The season of Advent is a time of joy and expectation. During this time, remember to reflect on the true reason for joy.
Is it true the celebration of Christmas has pagan origins? What about the various traditions and symbols associated with Christmas such as Christmas trees and Yule logs? Historical investigation decidedly answers the question. No, Christmas is not pagan.
As with so many of our national holidays, Thanksgiving is now a contentious subject. Formerly a time of celebration and gratitude, many critics today maintain that it stands as little more than an emblem of our nation’s racist past. But is this an accurate reading of the first Thanksgiving? What actually transpired at Plymouth in the fall of 1621? In this article, Dr. Glenn Sunshine helps to restore a proper historical perspective on Thanksgiving.
Current environmental commentators have contributed to the modern psychological phenomenon of “eco-anxiety,” having you believe humanity is on the verge of extinction due to environmental destruction. While this claim is exaggerated, as God’s stewards, we can look to Him for hope, knowing that He will someday restore all things.
Halloween is often a divisive holiday among Christians, some celebrating it and others not. Where did Halloween come from? Is it a Christian or pagan holiday?
Even as Christians, we find ourselves often thrust into debate concerning concepts like globalism and nationalism. Are nations biblical? How should we think about nationalism, in general, or Christian nationalism, in particular?
Is it true Easter has pagan origins? In this article, PhD historian, Glenn Sunshine, examines the claims of Easter’s alleged pagan origins.
J. I. Packer (1926–2020) loved the Lord, a fact that clearly shines through his writing. He, like C.S. Lewis, communicated profound spiritual truths in mere sentences. The following quotes display his rich biblical theology.
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