At the turn of the twentieth century, Theodore Roosevelt wrote these gripping words in his riveting book The Strenuous Life: “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth...

by Nathaniel Ginsterblum

The Dangers of Learning Greek (or Hebrew)

In this post, we delve into the complexities of interpreting biblical texts with varying levels of Greek and Hebrew proficiency. We explore the risks associated with beginner...

The Great Oxford Evolution Debate that You May Not Know About

"Delve into the 1860 Great Oxford Evolution Debate, a landmark event in the history of science and theology. Discover the intense clash between Huxley's scientific evidence...

5 (More) Radical Ways to Make Sure Your Children Don’t Leave the Faith

In this insightful post, we explore the challenging issue of children leaving the church, prompted by a revealing survey. It offers a fresh perspective on faith formation,...

The Real Meaning of Proverbs 22:6 – How to Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go

In this insightful blog, we delve into the profound challenges and emotional complexities faced by parents when their children's spiritual paths diverge from expectations....

The Theological Ecosystem in a Nutshell

Introduction to Christian Scholarship Christian scholarship encompasses much more than what meets the eye on a Sunday morning. It’s akin to the creation of a birthday...

Beyond Words: The Paramount Theological Imperative

Apophatic vs. Cataphatic Theology: An Introduction I have often talked about Apophadic theology, or the theology of negation. It attempts to describe the Divine not by stating...

Is Our Gospel Sinking or Saving? A Parable of the Anatomy of Faith

The Parable Four people are drowning and are given a life-preserver. The first one looks at it and says, “I don’t believe it’s a life-preserver, and I don’t believe it can...

Sunday Morning Warnings

Teaching

8Comments

Are Sermons Too Few or Too Many?

Say the word “sermon” and the average person doesn’t get too thrilled. In fact for a lot of people the word is only used as a pejorative (as in, “You can spare me the sermon,...

Twelve Ways to Prepare Your Children for Times of Doubt

1. Let them know that it is not abnormal to experience doubt. This does not mean that your children will experience significant doubt, it just means that doubt is a common...

by C Michael Patton

« Older Articles