A common claim in modern American Christianity is that you don’t have to go to church to be a Christian. The writers of the New Testament, however, would find a Christian faith separate from the church to be unrecognizable. Dean Inserra has often said to his congregation, “There is more to being a Christian than going to church, but there certain… Read more…
Few things bring more immediate scrutiny and impassioned angst among young adult Christians today than hearing the words “purity culture.” Serious flaws from purity culture deserve to be scrutinized, especially given its lasting negative effects on some raised in the movement. Many Christians today reject the movement—and all that it sto… Read more…
Is trying to be “the best you” actually ruining you?From “living your best life” to “self-actualizing,” “finding your destiny,” and “waiting on the best to come,” the contemporary messages of the world exhort us to believe that we are promised and entitled the biggest and best life can possibly o… Read more…
Is trying to be “the best you” actually ruining you?From “living your best life” to “self-actualizing,” “finding your destiny,” and “waiting on the best to come,” the contemporary messages of the world exhort us to believe that we are promised and entitled the biggest and best life can possibly o… Read more…
When a crisis hits, does doubt arise?Does uncertainty ever threaten your faith in God’s promises? Or do you sometimes wonder whether His promises can be trusted? Perhaps you know about God, but are you confident that you really know Him?Without a Doubt is for anyone who wrestles with the certainty of their faith or if the promises of Christianity ar… Read more…
When a crisis hits, does doubt arise?Does uncertainty ever threaten your faith in God’s promises? Or do you sometimes wonder whether His promises can be trusted? Perhaps you know about God, but are you confident that you really know Him?Without a Doubt is for anyone who wrestles with the certainty of their faith or if the promises of Christianity ar… Read more…
What to do when they say they’re Christian but don’t know Jesus Whether it’s the Christmas and Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They’d check the Christian box on a survey, they’re fine with church, but the truth is, they&rsq… Read more…
What to do when they say they’re Christian but don’t know Jesus Whether it’s the Christmas and Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They’d check the Christian box on a survey, they’re fine with church, but the truth is, they&… Read more…