Sometimes you find out that you were born too late. As a young atheist, I never considered that the Christian clergy might be open to me as a profession. I followed the hard road of other unbelievers, your Christopher Hitchenses and your Sam Harrises, and became a writer and controversialist. It’s a precarious living; newspapers…
“For freedom we have been set free …” Galatians 5:1 In this week of celebration of our national independence from tyranny it is appropriate to reflect on the Biblical concepts of freedom, liberty and liberation. Some would argue that from the days of God’s intervention through the plagues in Egypt and the insistence by Moses…
According to eye-witness reports the hand of God is re-directing rockets fired at Israel. The July 18th headline in the Jewish Telegraph read, “Their God changes the path of our rockets in mid-air, said a terrorist”. And now we have this account of the Iron Dome failing but the hand of God prevailing: More claims…
By Jordan Schachtel Among the two American patients being treated for Ebola virus at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Kent Brantly said Friday (Aug. 8) that he has been “growing stronger every day.” Brantly said that he thanked “God for his mercy as I have wrestled with this terrible disease” in a written…
By Ira Stoll Amid all the fireworks and barbecue smoke this July 4, consider pausing for a moment to reflect on the one our founding fathers called the Creator. July 4 is a religious holiday. For this insight, thank John F. Kennedy. On July 4, 1946, Kennedy — then 29 years old, the Democratic nominee…
By Gavin Ortlund If you had to pick one story in the Bible as a model of “ministry success,” which would you choose? Personally, I can’t think of anything more dynamic than Elijah’s victory over the false prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18. In the space of one chapter, the prophet singlehandedly purifies the…
By Bryan Van Slyke Congratulations, you’re married. You will never need help from anything or anyone ever again. That’s dangerous thinking, but I’m inclined to believe a lot of newlyweds or a lot of couples in the early stages of marriage think that way. Why? Sometimes marriage can make people think that the amazing person…
By Hillary McMullen Life is full of people who rub us the wrong way. Whether it’s within our family, workplace, church, or community, we’ve all encountered at least one person who drives us absolutely crazy. Maybe they say sly insults, tell bad jokes, or invade our personal space. Whatever their annoying or hurtful habits are,…
By Chelsea Patterson Apart from the gift of my salvation, earthly adoption is the greatest gift I’ve ever received. I was an orphan—both physically and spiritually. My story began in Romania with a 19-year-old unwed girl who wasn’t able to take care of me. The Lord sovereignly chose adoption for me. I am blessed that…
By Dan Dalzell The idea of “accepting Christ” sounds mystical and mysterious to some people. What is this “born again” stuff all about anyway? What am I supposed to “feel” if it happens to me? And am I even someone God would consider to bless in this way? Let’s break it down. Let’s get beyond…