Is There Evidence for the Exodus? (Part 1)
Modern scholars often assume the massive migration of Hebrew slaves out of Egypt recorded in the biblical book of Exodus never happened. The Exodus is thought to be nothing more than religious folklore, and that there is no hard evidence…
First Love Forsaken
Perhaps one of the saddest things to witness is when one spouse says to another, “I just don’t love you anymore.” It’s especially heartbreaking because we know that at one time – perhaps many years ago – the couple shared…
Are Science and Christianity Friends or Foes?
“Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” (Psalm 111:2) Many today take it for granted that biblical faith is incompatible with scientific findings. The assumption is that science has provided all…
Called to Be Distinct
The Bible describes Christians as citizens of Heaven who are called to live as exiles in the world. To belong to Jesus is to belong to another world. This world – in its fallen state – is not our home.…
How Do I Know if I’m Struggling with Pride?
“To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” (Proverbs 8:13, NIV) Pride. It never looks good on anyone. If you trace every sin back to its root, you almost certainly…
Why Honoring Parents Still Matters
The family is the basic unit of society. Our family background and experiences inevitably shape the way we view the world, for good or ill. Most of us love our parents dearly and owe them more than we know for…
Can We Have Assurance of Salvation?
By Jason Smith One of the most common questions Christians have is: “How can I be sure that I’m really saved? How can I know?” And often this question is not even verbalized, but it’s a doubt that can weigh…
Seeking God with All Your Heart
By Jason Smith Life is filled with distractions that pull us away from what matters most. We all know this. Most likely, there have been times where you have recognized this fact playing out in your life. You spend a…
How Gender Theory Hijacks the Conscience
Identity is a crucial term in the gender debate going on today. The core question being asked is: “How does someone identify?” One lesson plan for kindergarteners currently being used states that gender identity is “how you, in your head,…
The Cry from the Cross
By Jason Smith From Christianity’s inception, critics have wondered why believers put so much focus on the cross. It’s easy to see why this might seem strange. When you read a biography of one of your favorite heroes, you expect…