Søren Kierkegaard has been called the “father of Existentialism” but he was a man whose faith in Christ was central to his identity. For many, this can seem hard to reconcile or even understand,…
The Politics Of C.S. Lewis: Lawrence Reed Gives A Definitive Analysis
“Was he a socialist, a classical liberal, an anarchist, a minarchist, a theocrat, or something else?” “Lewis’s commentary on political and economic matters is comparatively slim — mostly a few p…
5 Surprisingly Creative Devotionals For Busy Families
For many busy parents, the thought of adding one more thing to an already busy schedule is enough to give us a headache. And while many parents truly do want to help their children build an intimate r…
Is God Calling Us To A Modern Version Of Fasting?
When people talk about fasting, the first thing that usually comes to mind is food. No more pizza, buffalo wings, soda, hamburgers, or just food in general until the time period of the fast has passed…
7 Ways To Make The Bible Part Of Your New Year
Breaking into January it is customary to begin new adventures, attempting to transform into an improved and renewed self. Many look to gym memberships, clean eating, and exciting endeavors. While all…
Understanding The Names Of God, Part 2: Jehovah Nissi
Jehovah Nissi — which translates as “the Lord is my Banner” — is the name Moses gives to God upon building an altar in recognition of God’s help defeating the Amalekites, their first battl…
8 Ways To Keep Your Children Focused On Christ This Christmas
Putting up the Christmas tree, asking the man in the red fuzzy hat for a pony, and shopping until you drop are all Christmas traditions that most Americans do without fail every year. But where is Chr…
What Does It Mean To “Renew Your Mind”: 4 Reasons And 4 Steps
Christians can often be accused of speaking in “Christianese” by using words and phrases in a Christian context. Christianese comes usually as phrases like “renew your mind!”, “take …
Parable of the 10 Minas: Being Faithful with God’s Gifts
Are you being faithful with the gifts God has given you? Are you being a good steward over the blessings God has entrusted you with? Or, by hiding in the safety of the familiar, are you missing out on…
Understanding the Names of God, Part 1: El Elyon
El Elyon is one of the many Hebrew names of God. It translates as “God Most High”. When I started thinking about the significance of this name, I figured it was not much different than the other name…
