John Stonestreet and Shane Morris
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Sure Hope or the Political Illusion?
And so I start 2018 as I did 2017, warning Christians to "beware of the political illusion." Reminding us—me included—to stay in the game but to place our hope where our hope belongs.
Scandals, Politics and Faith: In Whom Do We Trust?
For Christians, selectively holding our political and prospective leaders to high moral standards reveals in us an unsettling lack of faith.
Get the Facts About Jack (Phillips, That Is)
There are too many myths being propagated about the Supreme Court case involving Jack Phillips and Masterpiece Cakeshop. It's time to set the record straight.
Prayer Shaming and the Church Shooting
Prayer, it seems, is no longer a politically acceptable response to tragedy. Instead, we're being told to put our trust in something else.
The Reformation Turns 500: How Luther Shaped Our World
Historian Philip Schaff writes that next to the beginning of Christianity, the Reformation was "the greatest event in history." That may be hyperbole, but not by much.
Planned Parenthood vs. Little Girls: Sex-Selective Abortion in America
The abortion industry has long billed itself as a champion of women's rights. But abortion is being used right now to keep millions of women from participating in life, at all.
Getting Creative With Education: Outsourcing Is Not an Option
There are many good public schools and many dedicated Christian teachers in those schools who deserve our support. But it's also clear that current trends don't bode well for public education in America. So perhaps it's time for the historic Christian commitment to creativity in education to make a comeback.
Idols vs. the Real Jesus: Who Do You Say That I Am?
Who is Jesus? It's a foundational question, and one many Christians struggle to answer.
#MeToo: Human Dignity, Sexual Morality and Christian Responsibility
The curtain is being lifted on sexual predation. That's good. And it reveals why we cannot abandon Christianity's liberating vision of human sexuality. With the exception of a few highborn women, Roman women were often treated worse than Roman cattle. Even upper-class women were little more than possessions. Into this world came Christianity.
Navigating Between Postmodernism and Scientism: Christianity Avoids 2 Worldview Hazards
Postmodernism is a snake eating its own tail. It is self-contradictory. It invokes ideas such as justice, fairness, and tolerance while at the same time denying that there are any universal values, largely because there is no way to discern those values.