Recently, I spoke with someone who gave quite the defense for Open Theism and why he believed it fell within the bounds of evangelicalism. The concept of Open Theism is illustrated well by Greg Boyd in his book,…
In October of 1518, one year after the nailing of the 95-Theses, Cardinal Cajetan at the Diet of Augsburg challenged Martin Luther on the issue of truth. The Cardinal accused Luther of teaching contrary to the Roman Catholic…
We all know the typical Sunday school imperatives from the book of Daniel: “Dare to be a Daniel.”“Eat only vegetables and water.”“Don’t bow down to golden statues.” “Be like Daniel next time you’re thrown in a lion’s den.”“Be…
For a long time, I have been both intimidated by and nervous to preach any Old Testament Prophet. In my mind, these are the hardest books of the Bible. Not only do I need to be competent in…
I vividly remember during my 10th grade year sitting down with a friend and listening to him bash people who drink in high school. He said it was stupid and pointless and not to mention illegal; “I don’t…
As parents, we have a sacred opportunity and a special responsibility to ensure that our sons and daughters have the utmost confidence in the Bible before they leave our homes.
In the 2008 movie Marley and Me, one particular scene will resonate with anyone who has sacrificed a part of their life for someone they love. Jenny, a woman who has left a successful career to become a…
*Find resources for engaging your student deeper into the Word at the end of this article. Why is it that many of us in youth ministry are hesitant to reference the Scriptures? Do we believe that the Word…
“…Who knows if you haven’t come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” These were the words of Mordecai challenging Esther, his niece and the queen, with the power she alone possessed to save the Jews…
