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In recent times, we have witnessed a concerning trend where businesses have aggressively taken up the cause of social activism, often promoting political and cultural narratives associated with the progressive left, including the LGBTQ+ movement and observances like...
For centuries, the professing Church in America has basked in a cocoon of comfort and safety, protected by the constitutional promise of religious freedom and the tolerance of a nation that has largely shared the moral values of Christians. Our faith has existed...
Over the past several years, an intriguing phenomenon has captured the attention of many in Christian circles: Muslims across the Middle East purportedly experiencing dreams and visions of Jesus, leading to their conversion to Christianity. Prominent Evangelical...
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, with 176 verses. Of those verses, only three don't contain a word referring to the scriptures, such as law, commandments, or testimonies. This Psalm is 176 references to the benefits of God's Word in the life of the...
Elevation Church, under the leadership of prosperity gospel Charlatan, Steven Furtick, has just announced their withdrawal from the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). This development is hardly surprising at all given that Elevation Church, long known for its...
I don't normally write strictly on politics unless these politics have a direct impact on the church or religious matters I typically deal with. However, this is an exception, as today's decision by the Supreme Court is very important and affects us all. This is...
"And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high..." —Hebrews 1:3 NASBWhile Hebrews 1:3 serves...
Everybody knows the theological argument that homosexuals and their allies use to justify their sinful behaviors and to rebuke those who believe that homosexuality is incompatible with Christianity. Essentially, the argument goes like this: Jesus ate with sinners.Yep,...
The debates in Christian circles have recently been marked by an issue of geographical color—the decision for Christians to leave "blue states" for "red states." The color here is symbolic, denoting political ideologies, with blue, of course, symbolizing liberal...
The biblical commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself” is a cornerstone of biblical Christian ethics and teaching since the beginning of time. It is an instruction that, according to Jesus Himself, encompasses and summarizes a vast array of the other...
It seriously seems like everywhere you see a congregation of false prophets, there you will find Ed Stetzer wrapped up right in the middle of it. That should tell you something about Stetzer.Ed Stetzer is a former LifeWay executive who, during his reign, experienced a...
White men need not apply.That's the message presented by B&H Academic Books, a publisher affiliated with LifeWay Christian Resources and the Southern Baptist Convention. According to its website, B&H Academic is offering prestigious scholarships to doctoral...
The nature of faith, and specifically Christian faith, is such that it is not simply an accessory to life, casually picked up or set aside as one's whims dictate. It is a fundamental structure, a foundation upon which life's decisions, choices, and worldviews are...
In an age of information overload and media consumption, the influence of popular culture on our perspectives and beliefs cannot be overstated. It's not uncommon for prominent figures within the public sphere to shape or even reshape our understanding of faith and...
Following the passage of the Mike Law Amendment at the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting earlier this month, several member churches have been exposed as having women pastors. The amendment, which was passed by a staggering 89 percent of SBC messengers,...
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(New York, NY — The Dissenter) The Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City is preparing to celebrate a “Pre-Pride Festive” mass, aligning itself with the city's Pride festival. The parish, which has long touted its LGBT “ministry,” promotes...
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. —Winston ChurchillIn the Christian world, there is a massive assault on denominations and doctrinal divide. After all, we’re all believers and followers of Jesus Christ, right? If so, what’s the...
Continuing in our Rejecting Modern Idols series, today, we move to another topic. In the Old Testament, we see a repeated pattern of God’s people adopting various forms of pagan idolatry which always led to judgment. Today, we see a similar pattern in the rise of...
Two years after the overturning of the most egregious Supreme Court ruling in American history, Roe v. Wade, we've witnessed the double-edged effects of such a horrific stain on our nation. And after overturning it, we're still seeing the lasting effects of Roe v....
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