Validated by Persecution: The Irrational Targeting of Evangelical Christians
Why are Christians being singled out?
Unfortunately this type of governmental coercion is out of sync with a democratic society that at least purports to value freedom of religion. These counter examples also reveal how unlikely it is that similar levels of persecution will be experienced by Jews and Muslims. In fact, there is currently a case in Toronto were a... Continue Reading
The Culture of Death Bares its Teeth
Planned Parenthood Leader Says Life Begins at Delivery
“For me, I’m the mother of three children. For me, life began when I delivered them. They’ve been probably the most important thing in my life ever since. But that was my own personal decision.” So life begins at delivery. Until then, no life, no dignity, no sanctity at all. Cecile Richards is no... Continue Reading
DHS Allows German Home-Schooling Family To Stay In US
The Romeike family facing deportation following the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear their appeal is being allowed to stay in the U.S.
That means the Romeike family, who claim the German government is persecuting them because they want to raise their children in accordance with their Christian beliefs, can stay in the United States without the threat of being forced return to their home country, the family’s legal team told Fox News. A German home-schooling... Continue Reading
Advice to Women: Marry an Evangelist
Has scriptural instruction become merely optional in our marriages?
And the question women should ask about prospective husbands is not, Does he feel equipped or gifted to teach? It’s not, Are his public prayers eloquent? It’s especially not: Does he know lots of theological terms? Instead, we should ask, Is this man so compelled by Christ that he cannot keep silent among the people he loves? Shortly after I... Continue Reading
The Church That Is The “Right” Fit, Might Not Seem Like A “Good” Fit
Looking for a "good fit" can sometimes be code for "I'm looking for a church with enough programs and amenities to fill all the holes in my family's social life."
Doctrine is important, many agree, but amenities (particularly social ones) can be the biggest draw. You’d be astounded how many folks knowingly disagree with their church’s doctrines, yet stay on, because of the music, the fellowship, the programs etc. People willingly subjugate truth to other things, because the other things convince them that the church... Continue Reading
Battered Pastors
When you are a pastor and your detractors are biting at your heels and designing your downfall the loneliness is excruciating.
I am writing this and, Lord willing, future posts to encourage battered pastors. I hope to offer them some comfort in knowing that they have not lost their minds. Others have walked their road. I also hope that these posts will assist churches, particularly elders, to watch for signs that their pastor is being battered... Continue Reading
Homeland Security Tells Romeike Family “You Can Stay”
The day after the U.S. Supreme Court denied their appeal for asylum, federal officials announced that the Romeike family will be permitted to remain in America
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a denial of the Romeike family’s petition for certiorari, sparking an immediate and unprecedented reaction. Fox News told HSLDA that they recorded 1 million page views of the Romeikes’ story in 24 hours—an all-time high. Although many were not surprised by the Supreme Court’s decision, it seemed that this was... Continue Reading
Would That Be Okay?
What if your kid grows up to be average?
And that’s what we forget in all of our parental hustling. God. What might he want? And what if what he wants for our kids contradicts what we want for our kids? Who wins then? Maybe your kid will grow up to be a beautiful, well-read athlete with her choice of colleges to attend. Maybe.... Continue Reading
15 Things I Wish I’d Known About Grief
Advice for those grieving
God will be there for you perfectly. He will never, ever let you down. He will let you scream, cry, and question. Throw all your emotions at Him. He is near to the brokenhearted. After a year of grief, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve also made some mistakes along the way. Today, I jotted down 15... Continue Reading
Dear America, you’re too smart to listen to Beyonce
Maybe it’s time we start being a little more discerning about the things we put into our minds and souls.
Even if you won’t boycott pop music for morality’s sake, at least give it up for your brain’s sake. You gave up artificial sugar because you don’t want diabetes. Now give up Beyonce (and those like her) because you don’t want to be stupid. Yes, the music is inappropriate, degrading, and offensive, but it’s also... Continue Reading