Can Christians Get Tattoos?

Every generation introduces changes to society that challenge and upset previous generations. Some changes turn out to be beneficial, and some are harmful. But many are morally ambiguous and generate debate even among Christians. In the mid-20th century, tattoos were not accepted in polite society. At the time, they were seen as a practice left…

Is Numerology a Sin for Christians?

Numbers are useful. They help us quantify, measure, and calculate. Numbers are necessary to our understanding of physics, chemistry, and time. Without numbers, we couldn’t build houses, keep calendars, or do much of anything. But sometimes numbers are perceived and used in ways beyond their objective mathematical and scientific functions. Even the Bible uses certain…

How Often Should Christians Pray?

Prayer is an important part of Christian life. It is our most direct means of communicating with God. It is our time to speak directly with Him and share our worries, our desires, our thanks, and our praise. By saving us and restoring us, Jesus gives each of us direct access to the Father through…

Do Christians Believe that Animals Have Souls?

There is something about animals that fascinate us. We study how ants communicate and build communities. We are impressed by the cunning of predators, and the learning capacity of birds and dolphins. We have even taught primates how to use sign language. But the animals that endear us the most are our pets. We learn…

Why Do Christians Get Married in a Church?

When planning a wedding, couples have countless options in our modern world. A destination wedding to a favorite beach or mountain comes with a built-in honeymoon. Las Vegas wedding chapels are on standby for whenever the urge to tie the knot strikes. And for a no-frills, low-budget wedding, a trip to the courthouse to say…

Should Christians Go to Prom or Homecoming?

Proms and homecoming dances can be fun and carefree social events for teenagers. But they can also be places where teens can be introduced to and pressured into various worldly temptations. If your teen years are behind you, perhaps you recall the experiences of your own youth. And if you are a Christian parent, you…

Christians Who Don’t Want Kids

Since the sexual revolution of the mid-twentieth century, and the proliferation of birth control, Western society has been shifting its perspective on having children. We have seen trends toward smaller families, and more people are waiting until their late twenties or early thirties before even beginning to have children. And an increasing number of couples…

Do Christians Believe in Demons?

When we think of demons, one of two images likely comes to mind. We might think of fiery creatures with horns, pitchforks, and pointy tails that are commonly depicted in medieval artwork and literature. For those of us who consume modern literature and movies, we might think of demons as more ethereal and intangible, recognized…

What If You Believe in God but not Jesus?

Throughout history, different people around the world have developed ideas about God, His nature, and His very existence. Some religions originated from common roots and diverged over time. And as these religions grew apart and crossed ideas with other traditions, even more new ideas emerged. What has made Christianity unique throughout history is Jesus himself….

Should Christians Be Preppers?

First, it was Y2K, then the War on Terror. At the onset of the 2020s, it is the global covid-19 pandemic. In modern history, there is always a looming menace that threatens to usher in economic and societal collapse. And as information is shared no more easily than ever, there is a growing trend to…