These two different worlds exist side by side: congregations where men and women are equal partners in service of Jesus Christ, and others where gender hierarchy is taught as God’s will and the only truly biblical option. Anne Eggebroten visited Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and what she found there shocked her. As... Continue Reading

Editor’s Note: The Aquila Report would love to receive commentary on this topic from those involved in Christian Education – at the middle-school, high-school, undergraduate, and graduate levels – AND from concerned parents. A friend who teaches at a well-known eastern university told me recently that plagiarism was turning him into a cop. He begins... Continue Reading

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Matthew 18:21-22 Dear Lord Jesus, I come to you right now with joy in my heart and knots in... Continue Reading

Given the importance of these cases, it will be virtually impossible for the Supreme Court to avoid the issues entirely. While all eyes were on California, where a very high-profile case about same-sex marriage is moving to a judge’s ruling, a federal judge in Massachusetts handed down rulings in a pair of cases that struck... Continue Reading

f you are going to affirm somebody, affirm them from the Bible. If you are going to do a strategy, do it from the Bible. DG Resources: Dr. Piper: If at the end of your life you could say one thing to the next generation of church leaders, what might it be? John Piper: This... Continue Reading

It is good that many of you in our sister churches are taking great interest in the Free Church’s own version of ‘worship wars’, as we discuss supplementing our traditional practice of acapella psalm singing. We value your prayers at this time as we try to reflect upon what we do, in the light of... Continue Reading

Then he died at a good age, full of days, riches, and honor. And Solomon his son reigned in his place. 1Chronicles 29.28 There has been some talk lately, quite recently, that has come to me about the publication of a book allegedly claiming that racism was at the root of motivation of or somehow... Continue Reading

Dear young mother, don’t waste your guilt! I became aware of the 9Marks eJournal on pastoring women because it is carrying a review of my book, Radical Womanhood. But the article that captured my attention is one by my friend, Jani Ortlund, who graciously and winsomely encourages young mothers who are struggling with guilt. This... Continue Reading

Christians must see children as gifts from God, not as projects, understanding family life as a crucible for holiness, not an experiment in happiness. For those interested in the fate of our culture, New York Magazine is an indispensable barometer. This single magazine, perhaps more than any other periodical, offers feature articles that catch the... Continue Reading

Before you start judging me, I don’t read Stephen King’s horror books, and never have (not that there’s anything wrong with that). In the past year, though, I did read, for the second time, King’s insightful little book on writing, called On Writing. In the book I came across an anecdote I’d highlighted the first... Continue Reading