In today’s culture, there’s growing pressure for parents to see their children as their “best friends.” While it’s good for a child to feel close to their mom or dad, Scripture is clear: God did not give us children so that we could become their “buddies.” He entrusted them to us so that we wouldContinue reading “Parents, Not Pals: God’s Call to Direct Our Children”
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Parenting as a United Front: The Importance of Consistent Discipline
One of the most powerful tools parents have in shaping their children is consistency—especially when it comes to discipline. Children thrive in environments where boundaries are clear, consequences are reliable, and expectations are consistent. But when mom and dad disagree openly about discipline, those boundaries blur, and children quickly learn how to exploit the cracks.Continue reading “Parenting as a United Front: The Importance of Consistent Discipline”
Christian Education: Protecting Your Child’s Heart and Mind
In a world where neutrality no longer exists, the question is no longer whether your child will be indoctrinated—it’s who will be doing the indoctrinating. Education is not a morally or spiritually neutral activity. Every curriculum, every classroom, and every teacher communicates a worldview, whether intentionally or not. For Christian parents, this truth should weigh heavily on our hearts:Continue reading “Christian Education: Protecting Your Child’s Heart and Mind”
“Seminary Ruins You”? The Foolishness of Anti-Intellectualism in the Pulpit
I once heard a preacher say, “I don’t want to go to seminary because I’m afraid it’ll ruin me.” He said it with a grin, like he was letting us in on some great truth. The crowd laughed. I didn’t. The idea sounds humble. Like maybe we’re better off just sticking with our Bibles andContinue reading ““Seminary Ruins You”? The Foolishness of Anti-Intellectualism in the Pulpit”
The King James Only Question
Some well-meaning Christians believe that the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is the only trustworthy English translation. This belief is known as the “King James Only” view. While the KJV is a beautiful and historically important translation, the idea that it is the *only* reliable Bible has several serious problems, both practically andContinue reading “The King James Only Question”
“Destroy This Temple”: Jesus as the Fulfillment of Ezekiel’s Temple Vision
In John 2:19, Jesus makes a striking and often misunderstood claim: “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” Those who heard Him assumed He was referring to the physical structure of Herod’s temple, a project that had taken decades to complete. However, as the Gospel narrative clarifies, Jesus “was speakingContinue reading ““Destroy This Temple”: Jesus as the Fulfillment of Ezekiel’s Temple Vision”
Canon or Commentary: Learning to Tell the Difference
There’s a dangerous myth floating around Christian culture predicated on the idea that once you’ve believed something long enough, it must be right. It hides behind phrases like, “I’ve always believed this,” or “That’s how I was taught growing up.” At first glance, this kind of confidence may look like faithfulness, but in reality, it might be resistance toContinue reading “Canon or Commentary: Learning to Tell the Difference”
No Ring, No Ref, No Righteousness: Rethinking Conflict in Parenting
I once heard a parent say, with a shrug and a chuckle, that when their kids got into a confrontation, they’d just “let them duke it out.” The idea was simple: let the kids fight, let the chips fall where they may, and maybe they’ll learn something from the scuffle. On the surface, it mightContinue reading “No Ring, No Ref, No Righteousness: Rethinking Conflict in Parenting”
