Guides

How Can God Help Us Deal with Anger?

Anger is part of life in a broken world. When we are insulted, embarrassed, hurt, or betrayed, anger is a natural feeling. Similarly, the more we become attuned to God’s compassion for people and love for justice, the more anger we might feel toward the travesties of war, persecution, slavery, and abuse throughout the world….

Christians and Birth Control: The Biblical Perspective

It seems that every year, new birth control technologies and pharmaceuticals become available. And sometimes they invite new controversies or reignite old ones. And often, churches and Christian organizations are found at the center of these debates. So what do Christians believe about birth control? Is there a clear Biblical answer that can settle the…

Christians and Gambling: Is It a Sin?

From sports betting to card games, gambling is more popular and more widely accepted than ever. This became very clear to me recently while watching TV. During a single (2 minute) commercial break, I observed advertisements for three distinct gambling apps. How should Christians respond to the growing acceptance of gambling in our culture? Should…

How Christians Explain Dinosaurs

Children and adults alike are fascinated by dinosaurs. From action movies to toys to trips to the natural history museum, dinosaurs capture and keep our attention. But what about all of the science of dinosaurs that we learned as children? If dinosaurs are millions of years old and have evolved into modern species of birds…

16 Bible Descriptions of Jesus

Ask a room full of people to describe Jesus, and you’re sure to get a room full of varied answers. Some would be quick to describe him as a compassionate friend. Others see him first as a wise teacher. And a few might envision Jesus as a divine king, preparing to rerun in a display…

Parenting For Christians: 11 Vital Steps Parents Must Know

No single human endeavor raises more questions than the duties of parenting. Books, workshops, blogs, and seminars abound on all aspects of parenting. Whether we seek to deal with particular topics such as special needs or step-families, or we simply want some guidance on the basics of raising children, there is no shortage of advice…