The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity

I often hear today modern evangelicals saying things like, ‘oh doctrine is not so important as…’ It leaves me wondering if they even understand what doctrine is: Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language defined it thus:  DOCTRINE, noun [Latin , to teach.] 1. In a general sense, whatever is taught. Hence, a principle or position in … More The Puritans’ Passion for Doctrinal Purity

To Have & To Hold

Tim Counts | April 03, 2020 It happened again. My wife and I heard of yet another Christian couple—whom we knew and loved—ending their marriage. I felt sick. I couldn’t rid my mind of the years, likely decades, of unrest that would trickle from this. It seems as if Christians are beginning to be okay with their … More To Have & To Hold

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?

What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study? Brad Klassen | February 25, 2020 The making and breaking of secret codes. Kids love it. Think of the invisible spy pen that writes messages in disappearing ink that can only be read with that nifty ultraviolet light gadget. Or the ever-popular coded messages. Only those with the … More What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in Bible Study?

Worshiping in Pain

Worshiping in Pain Brian Fairchild | February 21, 2020 It’s difficult to recall the number of perplexed looks I’ve received over the past two-and-a-half years as I have explained to people my doctoral research project. Some have mused that wrestling with lament for this long must be disheartening. I have experienced the opposite. My intrigue with lament … More Worshiping in Pain