San Juan Capistrano, home to the historic Mission, Backpedals from Its Bible Study Shutdown
The Southern California city that issued citations against homeowners Chuck and Stephanie Fromm, for holding Bible studies in their home, has reversed course after attorneys for Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) took the case to court. The Fromms 4,700-square-foot home is situated on more than an acre of land with one side of the street not... Continue Reading
President Obama and Public Statements concerning Christianity
Earlier this year, Obama hosted an Easter prayer breakfast with several pastors like Tim Keller, Leith Anderson, and Andy Stanley. holy Week is a reminder of God’s grace, Obama said during the breakfast. “This ‘Amazing Grace’ calls me to pray,” he said President Obama highlighted his faith in his brief speech at the White House... Continue Reading
Supreme Court takes up In Vitro Fertilization benefits case
The U.S. Supreme Court will rule if children conceived by in vitro fertilization following the death of their father can receive Social Security benefits. The high court will decide if the Third Circuit Court of Appeals was correct in ruling that twins born four years after the death of their father qualify as his children... Continue Reading
The optimist club – Christians have an unshakable reason to hope even as anxieties about America grow
I believe people are waking up—but they’re waking up on opposite sides of the bed and there may not be enough of them on our side. The political whipsawing that encourages John Podhoretz confounds me. Are we principled and determined, or muddled and confused? As long as there’s an American center, a historical sense of... Continue Reading
Sam’s Club Removes Lego Bible From Shelves Over ‘Mature Content’
In 2001, Smith told the first six stories of the Book of Genesis as his first project, and today he says he has created over 400 Bible stories using the toy blocks and figures. Reading the Bible for the first time was “an eye-opening experience” for him, he says, and going to church and Sunday... Continue Reading
In My Humble Opinion: Evolution and the Young Adult Exodus
The denomination (CRC) needs to regain the trust of open-minded young people and scientists alike—to make us feel like a needed part of the body without fear of amputation, like the one that just happened at Calvin. “The perception is that the denomination believes in evolution . . . no we don’t” —CRC pastor quoted... Continue Reading
Cell Conversions – When we stop protecting ourselves from disappointment, we can start believing for joy
Paul himself didn’t necessarily buy into a stereotypical conversion pattern. “Agrippa said to Paul, ‘In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?’ And Paul said, ‘Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for... Continue Reading
Conference Speaker Lays Out Battle Plan for Spiritual Warfare
Increasingly people are becoming aware that Christians are caught up in spiritual warfare and that learning the teachings of Scripture is the first step in engaging the battle. Believers and unbelievers face a constant barrage of lies and demonic attacks from Satan on a daily basis, according to a veteran speaker at the 18th annual... Continue Reading
The Gospel-Driven Life
The Gospel of saving grace in Jesus is the foundation, the formation, and the primary motivation for the Christian life. When I was asked to participate in this column designed for older Christians to share insights and encouragements to younger believers, I had no doubt what issue to address — the Gospel-driven life. The Gospel... Continue Reading
The Shadow Scholar – The man who writes students’ papers for money tells his story
I do a lot of work for seminary students. I like seminary students. They seem so blissfully unaware of the inherent contradiction in paying somebody to help them cheat in courses that are largely about walking in the light of God and providing an ethical model for others to follow. I have been commissioned to... Continue Reading
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