No Lies Necessary

No Lies Necessary Christianity Is Good for You John Stonestreet Belief in God is good for you… and not just in the eternal long run. There’s a powerful link between religious devotion and happiness, mental health, and participation in community. Earlier this year, Pew Research found that actively religious people report being happier, on average, than both … More No Lies Necessary

The Fairness for All Act

The Fairness for All Act JOHN STONESTREET WITH DAVID CARLSON  09 Dec 2019 New Legislation Falls Short On Friday, Republican Representative Chris Stewart of Utah introduced the Fairness for All Act, which, as Christianity Today reports, “would prohibit anti-LGBT discrimination in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation, including retail stores, banks, and health care service providers.” In … More The Fairness for All Act

Does Prayer Really Change Things?

Nearly every person—religious or not—has heard the phrase, “Prayer changes things.” But do they really believe it? They should, says American Pastors Network (APN) President Sam Rohrer, because God has made it clear that He answers prayer. Proper prayer can turn the head of God,”¹ Rohrer said. “Proper prayer by God’s people can turn back the judgment of … More Does Prayer Really Change Things?

D.A. Carson on a Profane Activity During Sunday Worship

In his book The Cross and Christian Ministry, D.A. Carson writes about a profane activity that occurs in some churches. His words are eye-opening, to say the least. Indeed, these are some of the most convicting words I have read in a while. You can find Carson’s words below. “We have become so performance-oriented that … More D.A. Carson on a Profane Activity During Sunday Worship

Evangelical Syncretism: Seeker vs. Sinner

Does an unregenerate man bear a spark of the divine that draws him to a relationship with God, or is he utterly lost in the total depravity of his sin nature? While that might seem like an obscure theological question, don’t dismiss it as merely fodder for academic debates. It’s an immensely practical question—with implications … More Evangelical Syncretism: Seeker vs. Sinner

When There Are No More Volunteers

When There Are No More Volunteers How the Church Can Love God by Loving Others JOHN STONESTREET WITH BROOKE BORIAK According to the National Fire Protection Association, the number of volunteer firefighters across the country has been steadily in decline, with a drop of over 132,000 volunteers in just the last four years. Many volunteer fire departments, especially … More When There Are No More Volunteers