So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Disagreeing Without Becoming Enemies

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Many of us are greeting the approach of Thanksgiving with growing trepidation. Transported to the close quarters of our homes, the deep resentments, persistent disagreements, and simmering tensions we have with those closest to us can seem insurmountable. To make matters worse, our uncompromising cultural divisions offer little inspiration for reconciliation. How do we disagree without becoming enemies? And how can we hold fast to our convictions without sacrificing compassion? Join us as we explore this vexed territory.

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A Thanksgiving Precedent: What Really Happened in Plymouth?

November 17, 2022 / Glenn Sunshine / Featured Posts, Culture

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.

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Eco-anxiety and Hope

November 12, 2022 / Xandra Carroll / Culture, Science, Featured Posts, Apologetics

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.

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The Origins of Halloween and Allhallowtide

October 25, 2022 / Glenn Sunshine / Culture, Featured Posts

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?

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Nations: A Biblical Concept

October 19, 2022 / Glenn Sunshine / Culture, Featured Posts, Living Out Your Faith, Theological

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?

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The Five Loves—and the Highest of These Is Agape Love?

September 3, 2022 / Ken Boa / Living Out Your Faith, Biblical, Featured Posts, Theological

This 2-part article by Ken Boa and Michael Stewart explores the nature of agape love. In Part 1, Ken argues for agape as the highest form of love, a divine love that help us to love others well, especially in marriage. In Part 2, Michael considers the nature of language and raises the question of whether we understand agape correctly.

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Pornography Addiction: Is There Hope?

August 25, 2022 / Michael Stewart / Featured Posts, Living Out Your Faith

Want to escape a pornography addiction but feel like you’re losing the battle of self-control? There’s hope for new habits, help if you want it, and freedom from addiction. This article explores the underlying reasons for porn’s strong draw and what those reasons teach us about our hopes and pleasures.

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