Thinking About a Pastor in a Canadian Jail

By Don Johnson | February 23, 2021 |

A story out of my old home town appeared on many media outlets reported last week, including this one: Canadian Pastor Jailed Over COVID-19 Violations…

You’ve Got Sin in You!

By Kevin Schaal | February 22, 2021 |

Paul said it about himself in Romans 7:27. The reality of indwelling sin is something that we all acknowledge but rarely respond to correctly. The…

Why Interpretational Disagreements?

By Layton Talbert | February 19, 2021 |

Besides the Fundamentals, is there anything that all Fundamentalists agree on? The question is facetious … sort of. But somewhere in the tagline of most…

A Letter to My Brothers

By Jeff Straub | February 18, 2021 | Comments Off on A Letter to My Brothers

Last Thursday was a very sad day for the evangelical church. The long-awaited report on the sexual misconduct of Ravi Zacharias was released confirming the…

Crying Out to God in Chaotic Times, part 3

By Gordon Dickson | February 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Crying Out to God in Chaotic Times, part 3

See here for Part One and here for Part Two Daniel 9:20-23 What should you do when you live in a society characterized by these…

Is Death a Tragedy?

By Dale Seaman | February 16, 2021 |

This can be a difficult question to answer. In the case of the one who does not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ the…

Now Ravi, too?

By Kevin Schaal | February 14, 2021 |

This one caught me totally by surprise—and it did most people I know. It doesn’t seem right to make accusations about someone after they die,…

Understanding and Responding to Persecution

By Chris Pennington | February 12, 2021 | Comments Off on Understanding and Responding to Persecution

Setting the Right Expectations Michael was the fastest kid on our soccer team. In eighth grade he held the best pace for the entire team…

Biblical Principles of Friendship

By George Stiekes | February 11, 2021 | Comments Off on Biblical Principles of Friendship

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the…

Are You Weary of Conspiracy Theories?

By Gordon Dickson | February 10, 2021 | Comments Off on Are You Weary of Conspiracy Theories?

In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about conspiracy theories. Whether it was “the vast right wing conspiracy theory” (popularized by Hillary…

When Will Things Get Better?

By Brent Niedergall | February 9, 2021 | Comments Off on When Will Things Get Better?

Life is full of expectation and waiting. We’re always waiting for something! The weekend Seeing friends and family The release of a book or a…

Christians, Stop Calling Women “Karen”

By Kevin Schaal | February 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Christians, Stop Calling Women “Karen”

  Unless that is actually their name, of course. I should not have to feel bad for women whose parents named them Karen. It is…

The Pandemic and Bible Prophecy

By Charles Phelps | February 5, 2021 |

(Finding Victory over the Virus) The global pandemic has resulted in near-global panic. Medical facilities, markets, educational institutions, and churches, all enormously experience the impact.…

Is There A Pattern to the Bible’s Miracles?

By Joel Arnold | February 4, 2021 | Comments Off on Is There A Pattern to the Bible’s Miracles?

Even a brief read through the Bible reveals many miracles. It’s easy to walk away with the impression that the storyline of Scripture is just…

Scriptural Tests for Modern Dilemmas

By David Innes | February 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Scriptural Tests for Modern Dilemmas

Every Christian is faced with situations about which he must make decisions, but about which there seems to be no clear Scriptural statement. Many of…

Should You Watch the Super Bowl Halftime Show?

By Cameron Pollock | February 2, 2021 |

Last year I wrote a blunt blog about the Super Bowl halftime show. It was reactionary, partly written in frustration that so many people complained…

On Christians and Robinhood—the App AND the Storybook Character

By Kevin Schaal | January 31, 2021 | Comments Off on On Christians and Robinhood—the App AND the Storybook Character

Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. (Matthew 10:16) So the…

Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites

By David Oliver | January 29, 2021 | Comments Off on Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites

Last fall (an internet age ago), California Governor Gavin Newsom made headlines when he ate dinner with friends and lobbyists at a Napa Valley restaurant…

Are These the Last Days?

By Brent Niedergall | January 28, 2021 | Comments Off on Are These the Last Days?

One of the “joys” of training to become a soldier in the United States Army is pulling what’s called fireguard duty. The Army used to…

Crying Out to God in Chaotic Times, part 2

By Gordon Dickson | January 27, 2021 | Comments Off on Crying Out to God in Chaotic Times, part 2

Daniel 9:10-19 For part 1 of this message, click here As authorities are investigating the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, one word…

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