We are consumers at heart. Many people today believe that life's goal is to strive for abundance so they can consume abundantly. The underlying assumption is that this is the way to happiness. However, possessing contentment is better than possessing anything you believe will make you happy. It is common to think, "If I only … Continue reading 4 Reasons Possessions Do Not Lead to Contentment
Last night, I woke up thinking about something I had witnessed long ago that had disturbed my young faith. The years have stolen most of the details of that night from my memory, but the impactful aspect of the event still lingers. It was one of those moments when the simplicity of youth is confronted … Continue reading A Disturbance at the County Fair
The following is a guest post by Pastor Rob Golding of First Artesia Christian Reformed Church. Sexual sin dominates the human landscape because, in part, it feeds off one of God’s most physically compelling gifts. However, there is an even stronger desire that more principally compels the human longing to transgress God’s design for sex. The … Continue reading We Crave Pride, Not Pleasure
The following is a guest post by Pastor Rob Golding of First Artesia Christian Reformed Church. It’s interesting to see how flaccid the “new atheism” movement is today. While the infamous “four horsemen” of atheism once strode valiantly across the meager lands of fideist Christians, they now find themselves described as “cultural Christians,” even saying, “I … Continue reading Perhaps Christianity’s Greatest Weakness is its Strength
How many genders are there? If you Google it, you will get varying answers. Medicinenet.com says there are 74. Google’s AI says, “There are many genders, and the number is infinite. Gender is a person’s internal identification and is not determined by genetics.” What does this ultimately mean? It seems illogical to say that by … Continue reading Gender in the Void
The world is doing everything it can to eclipse God. This effort has been underway since the fall. When we look at the pathologies of our culture, we should not assume this battle is unique to our time. Nevertheless, our culture has distinctive characteristics in the struggle for truth, and we should be aware of … Continue reading 4 Ways Mass Media Attempts to Eclipse God
What many people promote, though they do not know it, is a most dreadful evil. Our culture has even turned it into a motto: “Follow your heart.” There are situations in which that phrase can be innocuous. However, many people long for its most dangerous end and do not recognize the peril. Countless people have … Continue reading The Dark Side of Following Your Heart
What is history? Is it a random accumulation of events, or does it have a specific meaning and direction? The biblical understanding is clear: history has a purpose and is moving toward the final climax in the return of Christ. Interestingly, many secular worldviews operate on the assumption that history has meaning and is progressing … Continue reading Nationalism, Law, and the Christian View of History
I am concerned that our preponderance of virtual activity affects us more than we realize, especially concerning the church. Context is crucial when it comes to worship; let me give an example. If I were sitting alone at my kitchen table and took a small piece of bread and gave it to my dog, it … Continue reading The Sacrifices of Virtual Church
Many people believe the punishment of a crime should not be viewed as a penalty the criminal deserves; it should be understood as rehabilitation that works to cure the criminal. These people believe this way is more humane and will keep people from being treated unjustly. However, it is essential to remember that if you … Continue reading A Gospel Perspective on Rehabilitation in Criminal Justice
The Fight of Faith 