We are enduring a masculinity crisis in our country. For many years men have been feminized by political forces and even in churches by a…
If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them…
“There is no soundness in my flesh…there is no health in my bones…My wounds stink and fester…I am utterly bowed down and prostrate; all day…
Criticism is a crutch that makes the weak feel strong. It is a way for someone to look smart and successful while hiding in the…
As Christian parents living in the 21st century, we must deal with a world of technology. Televisions, DVD players, cell phones, tablets, computers, etc. have…
Many dog owners have had the shocking experience of being bitten by their own dogs. Usually, it happens when the master tries to break up…
[Our friend and frequent contributor, Thomas Overmiller, is working through a series of studies on the office of deacon. He is posting these as short…
“Provoke not…to wrath” (Eph. 6:4). Many books have been written on forgiveness. They are definitely needed. But for all of those, it seems there ought…
I had the great privilege of growing up in church. My father was a pastor and our family attended church at least three times each…
The time has come to put our knowledge of what depression is and what contributes to it to good use. While depression is something that…
Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy if you try No hell below us Above us, only sky Imagine all the people Livin’ for today Ah…
We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of…
“I need some me time,” says everyone these days—parents, employees, even Olympic athletes. In the current vernacular, time with God could also be viewed as…
“I am depressed.” Maybe you have heard someone make this claim. Perhaps you have made it yourself. Or, you may be wondering if you have…
No doubt our readers may tire of hearing about our milestones. Over the last week, we’ve published three articles marking our 500th week of publication…
500 weeks ago, Don Johnson (on the right above with the trademark bowtie), FBFI board member and church planter in British Columbia took on the…
Lillias Trotter stood at a crossroads.1 The words of the renown nineteenth century art critic, John Ruskin, rang in her mind. “If you allow me…
[Our friend and frequent contributor, Thomas Overmiller, is working through a series of studies on the office of deacon. He is posting these as short…
As mentioned yesterday, this week marks the 500th week of publication for Proclaim & Defend. For today’s post, we solicited testimonials from some of our…
[Note: this week marks a milestone for Proclaim & Defend. It is our 500th week of publication. Most weeks we put out an article each…
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