Lewis’s satirical approach brilliantly highlights how easily believers are distracted by mundane realities, worldly concerns, and superficial spirituality, forgetting their true spiritual destiny.   In his 64-page fiction, C.S. Lewis satirises the world of evil through the conversations and letters shared between two demons, employing irony, wit, and an imaginative inversion. Screwtape, a chief demon,... Continue Reading

Christian apologist Lee Strobel offers high personal commendation of Compelled by stating: “I love this book! The compelling stories of God’s intervention into unlikely lives inspired me, encouraged me, and motivated me to continue sharing His message of grace with others.”   Recently I read an outstanding, newly published book entitled Compelled: Ordinary People, Extraordinary God, which... Continue Reading

I believe that a recovery of the spirituality of the church could allow us to enhance and better live in unity, while our diversities may be properly appreciated and don’t seem to undermine that true unity. So, the spirituality of the Church reminds us that our focus needs to be on evangelism and discipleship and... Continue Reading

“If Peter was indeed given authority over the whole church; if his successors, the bishops of Rome, have the same authority; if God has providentially preserved an unbroken succession … then it is reasonable to expect that all popes would meet the basic New Testament standard for bishops, or at the very least be persons... Continue Reading

Long before sociologists began dissecting the concept of identity, the Bible recognized our innate longing to be known. In Scripture, names were more than labels; they were declarations of relationship to God, the ultimate standard for identity. Names reflected value, character, authority, and purpose—each one a signpost pointing to a God-given role.    Social media... Continue Reading

The child’s touch brings his mother back to life. Children have a way of doing that, don’t they? The theme of life. The value of life permeates every action and reaction in the film.   The new Fantastic Four film is, in a word, fantastic. Its 1950s futuristic aesthetic was charming, with a dash of... Continue Reading

God has called us to this moment in history. We are not mere victims of the mindless forces of history, as secularists believe. Truth Rising explains both the civilizational moment and how Christians can be people of courage and agents of renewal.   Historian and philosopher Will Durant, author of the epic eleven-volume series The... Continue Reading

Newton never recognized “Amazing Grace” as anything remarkable or especially significant among his hymns…Its relative obscurity in Britain and his lack of personal references to the song suggest Newton had no idea how popular it would become or how powerful its influence would be. The song enjoyed much greater notoriety in America in the 19th... Continue Reading

The very best thing you could do for the prodigal in your life is to grow in your own faith. He or she needs you to be a prayer warrior, and warriors need good nourishment. If you pursue God with all your heart, soul, and strength while you wait on your prodigal’s return, one of... Continue Reading

Even if we can’t see anything good in the tragic event that triggered our grief, turning to God means that we are headed in the right direction. Pain has the potential to stimulate growth in our relationship with God, since it often reawakens us to eternal realities. In this way, God can use our sorrow... Continue Reading