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Why Every Christian Should Learn Some Apologetics

Apologetics isn't about apologizing, and it's not about arguing, either. Apologetics is actually for every Christian! Here's why.

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Guest Post: Joking & Entertainment for the Christian

Guest post! My 17-year-old daughter wrote this to present it to her high-school-level Awana group last week. I am so grateful she allowed me to share it with you here, because this is an issue most of us need biblical clarity on in this Age of Entertainment!

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Politics and Christ-Followers: The Weightier Matters (Why I Changed My Mind)

“...the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness.” Matthew 23:23b ESV Click above to listen. With the presidential election coming up, I’ve felt the need for some clarity and peace – and the Lord has provided, as He does. If you’re in the same boat, read on. I’m certainly no political expert,… Continue reading Politics and Christ-Followers: The Weightier Matters (Why I Changed My Mind)

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This Mess Isn’t New

Click above to listen. What we’re going through now? This deep sorrow over oppression and grieving over evil, this weight of darkness that seeps even into those who should be windows to light, this distortion and twisting of good into evil and evil into good? It’s not new. This may seem a strange thing to… Continue reading This Mess Isn’t New