In the name of Christian liberty and freedom of conscience, these men are demanding the freedom, not to practice what they believe is right, but to prevent others from doing what, in their own consciences according to the Word of God, they believe is right. In this second essay on the issues facing the Free... Continue Reading

Here is their assertion. Christian homeschooling parents are effectively transmitting values to their children that the elitists believe are dangerous to the well-being of both these very children and society as a whole. A THIRD WAVE OF ARGUMENT that seeks to curtail or crush the homeschooling movement—specifically, the Christian homeschooling movement—is coming. You need to... Continue Reading

Legalism kills joy. Legalism kills community. Legalism is excessively concerned with the business of other people. God, show us our lingering legalisms, and help us to put it to death. First, a clarification. I am not among those who think that legalism is the worst bugbear out there in the culture or in the church.... Continue Reading

The Incarnation survived the Roman Empire, not because it was common but because it was strange, not because it was forced on people but because it captivated people. Ever witness a kid digress into complete meltdown mode after his parents refused to buy him that new video game? “But I want it! It’s mine! Give... Continue Reading

“First, you get your foot in the door by being as similar as possible; then and only then … can you start dragging in your other peculiarities, one by one. You hammer in the wedge narrow end first … allow the camel’s nose beneath your tent, and his whole body will soon follow.” Once again,... Continue Reading

The SPLC and its allies are flailing violently as they swim upstream against a torrent of settled science, thousands of years of history and the unwavering moral precepts of every major world religion. It’s little wonder they’ve resorted to childish name calling. Sometimes the most effective way to deal with a bully is to simply... Continue Reading

Editor’s note: If you are a parent and a Christian, you need to know who Taylor Momsen is and what her lifestyle means. (Warning: the descriptions in this story are distasteful, to say the least, but highly accurate.) You may have never heard of the 17-year-old actress Taylor Momsen, but she represents everything that’s wrong... Continue Reading

The entertainment-oriented preacher seems to be at ease talking about many things that are not drawn out of the Bible. In his message, he seems to enjoy more talking about other things than what the Bible teaches. By personal calling and Scripture, I am bound to the word of God and to the preaching of... Continue Reading

One of the hallmarks of the postmodern age is, as one of its main theorists has explained, “incredulity toward metanarratives.” This reflects the postmodern suspicion of any master explanation of world reality and human experience. But, from beginning to end, biblical Christianity is a master narrative. Biblical Christianity is not only a faith that involves... Continue Reading

Whether or not your children ever profess Christ, whether or not they ever get better grades than Theo, our kids always need the same message: the hope of the gospel. That is their greatest need. “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard!” In this dialogue from Season One, Episode One of The Cosby Show, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFY0HBkUm8o&feature=player_embedded,... Continue Reading