Christian Halloween: Is It A Good Idea?
Lines are drawn in the sand every year, and Christians pick sides. In October, we have to decide where we stand on Halloween. We must know for ourselves, of course, but also because it feels like everyone wants to know…
Is Easter Still The Holiest Day In The Church?
Easter is the “big show” for churches. It is the most significant day of the Christian calendar. One might say that it is the holiest day of the year. So, Christians often want to have a particularly special church service.…
Christianity Isn’t Tolerant (Defending Christianity)
As followers of Jesus Christ, it’s essential to be bold in our faith. We should be willing to share our testimony, explain the gospel, and answer questions people have about Christianity. And, man, do people have questions and thoughts about…
We Aren’t Ready For Christian Persecution
American Christians, me included, have become thin-skinned, and it’s affecting our Christian walk. We’re easily offended, scared to openly share our faith, and find ourselves comfortable enough with the culture around us to blend in with the world. The reasons…
Christians Are Hypocrites (Defending Christianity)
If you’ve met any unbelievers, then I’m guessing you have heard objections to the Christian faith. Some are easy to dismiss while others require much more knowledge about Christ, the Bible, and the nature of our own souls. Can you…
Selfie Culture Is An Extension Of A Sinful Culture
I know I may be old by some standards, but at forty-one, I’m technically a millennial. Though, please, don’t clump me in with the stereotypes. Millennials are known for many things to which I can’t relate. Topping that list would…
Is Your Authentic Christianity Real Christianity?
Hypocrisy in the Church is a frequently referenced issue when Christianity receives criticism. And ya know what? It should be because there are hypocrites in the Church. But should this be surprising? Christians, as with all other people, will never…
Responding To Your Feedback: Part 2
Every so often I receive comments on my blog posts and emails from readers who want to share their input on what I have written. Although many are supportive and friendly, plenty of others are critical, mean-spirited, inaccurate, or some…
More “Good Idols” Christians Love To Defend
I recently wrote about some of the idols that Christians embrace in their lives because they don’t seem bad. On the contrary, these are “good idols,” such as family and ministry. Christians appear to ignore when their love and worship…
The New Age Movement Has Infiltrated The Church
When you think of New Age, what comes to mind? Do you think about a mystical woman gazing into a crystal ball or a coven of witches meeting at midnight in the woods in the light of a full moon?…
