Note: This post makes mention of Ravi Zacharias. It is with a heavy heart that I must acknowledge a tragic independent report concerning evidence of sexual abuse and predatory behavior on the part of Ravi Zacharias. This man was a huge inspiration to me, as is evident...
What Charlottesville Means for Sharing your Christian Faith
This is a quick response to the events of the past few days in Charlottesville, VA. I believe there are some serious implications of an event such as this on the task of apologetics. Our prayers are with the lives and families of those who were affected by this...
The Proper, Biblical Perspective on Deathbed Conversion
One of the most serious accusations against the God of the Bible is His allowance of evil in the world. "If God is all good," popular culture says, “He should just put a stop to all the evil in the world.” Of course, a proper reading and understanding of Scriptures...
3 Reasons Creation Science is not Ignorant or Dangerous
The Bible’s authority is at stake in our culture. This is not to say that its degree of actual authority is dictated by our culture, but the truth is, we're losing “Christians” to naturalism today despite its bankrupt condition, and something must be done about it. I...
Does Society Determine Morality?
Recently I was engaged in a discussion with an unbeliever on another apologetics ministry's website. Repeatedly, this individual claimed that there is NO absolute moral standard. And in fact, morality is determined by the society in which you live. The argument, at...
5 Truths a Recent Illness Taught Me About the Christian Life
Bad things happen to good people, right? This is something we all know and can identify with. Here’s the catch: we never expect to be the person the bad things happen to—we always see ourselves on the other side of the coin. Recently, a 3-week sickness and 5-day...
3 Practical Reasons Why You Should Read The Bible More Than The News
We all get caught up in the hustle and bustle. Media companies have worked hard for the last decade to make sure bad news is more accessible to us than ever before. The reasoning is simple - bad news sells! Panic sells! Check out the "Trending" section on Twitter or...
Is Pandeism a Viable Explanation for the Universe?
Not long ago, an article was shared by the team at Answers in Genesis on the topic of Deism. I shared this on my twitter timeline and was intrigued by a response I received: I have to be honest--until this point, I had never heard of Pandeism! And...
What Should a Christian Do When Joy Seems Impossible?
Part of the Christian life is experiencing pain, suffering, and even tragedy. It can be hard to navigate these feelings, and even harder to make sense of why life seems to "unfair." Unfortunately, teachers who have left biblical doctrine and subscribed to false...
5 Ways to Take your Bible Study to the Next Level
No doubt, God's revelation to us through His Word has changed your life and mine in the most significant of ways. As I grow in the knowledge of God, it becomes even more evident that no amount of Scripture study can possibly lead to fullness of understanding. That...