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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…

How Do Christians Celebrate Birth?

Baby showers. Infant baptisms and baby dedications. Quinceañeras and sweet-sixteens. In our churches and in our cultures, there are plenty of ways to celebrate both new birth and birthdays. But is there anything unique about how Christians celebrate birth? Christians have unique ceremonies to welcome newborns into the church, baby dedication and infant baptism. But…

Should Christians Be Friends with Atheists?

In the modern West, we Christians have developed our own sub-culture. Inside this ‘Christian bubble,’ we are free from the influences of popular media, entertainment, and education. As adults, we choose our friends carefully, and we choose our children’s friends even more carefully. And while we are relatively safe in the ‘bubble’, can we be…

Should Christians Learn Hebrew?

I have listened to many sermons where the preacher expounded Bible verses and said they meant more in the Biblical Hebrew language in which they were originally written. This made me wonder whether Christians should learn Biblical Hebrew to fully understand the Bible as it was originally intended. Christians should learn Biblical Hebrew if they…

Why Worship is Important to Christians

You and I cannot worship God properly the way we should until we get the right answer to the question, “Why is worship important to Christians?” What is Worship? To worship is to show devotion to God. It is to glorify Him with our entire lives in a show of inward belief. It is the…

How Christians Deal with Suffering

Of all of the things that prompt people to doubt God’s love, His power, or even His existence, none does so more acutely than suffering. An unbeliever may be inclined to dismiss God entirely in the face of suffering, and walk away. But to Christians, who know and have experienced God, walking away is not…

Should Christians Listen to Rock Music?

The other day my teenage son walked up to me and asked, “Dad, should Christians listen to rock music?” This got me thinking and sent me on a truth-finding mission. What is Rock Music? It is a kind of popular music that evolved onto the music scene in the late 50s. Its major features were…