Have you ever thought about what the "essentials" (as opposed to "gray" areas) are with regards to believing in Christianity and the Bible? And who gets to decide what is "essential" to believe, anyway? Most churches have a Doctrinal Statement of Faith that outlines what that church believes,
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Celebrating Halloween
Tonight children from all around your city will descend upon your street block, knock on your door and flat out demand that you give them sweets. How weird is that? Yes, it is time for Halloween once again. As the dusk settles in and the street lights begin to burn, parents will parade their
Book Review: A HEART FOR FREEDOM
Few books have affected me like A Heart For Freedom, authored by Chai Ling and published by Tyndale House Publishers. I have been changed; forever looking differently at China -- and the world -- because I've done nothing more than read this book. (And I've already adopted two young children from
Things You Must Believe About The Godhead In Order To Be Christian
Have you ever noticed that people tend to have some very strange and unique views about who God really is? And I'm not just talking about Muslims or Mormons or New Age fanatics or anything like that, either. No, I'm talking mainly about the people who sit in the pews of American
5 Truths You Need To Believe And Understand About The Bible
Have you ever wondered if what you believe about the Bible is actually biblical or not? Ever wondered if what you believe about the Bible has been correctly interpreted by you or not? Is what you believe about God's Holy Scripture your own personal viewpoints, or do you simply believe what others
Do Pre-Conversion Sins Matter Once You Get Saved?
This is the 14th article in a blog series dealing with resume questions I recently answered for various churches searching for a new pastor. The issue surrounding this particular question has been gaining more attention in the western church as of late. I'm all for God's amazing grace and,