Do Jesus’ Followers Care About the Environment?
Contemporary IssuesAerial images of Ethiopia reveal small forest enclaves surrounded by large swathes of arid desert. At the center of most of the oases are churches. These congregations have preserved the forest for centuries, motivated by the belief that "every…
What Does the Bible Say About Racism?
Contemporary Issues, Problem of Evil, Today's Difficult ProblemsA quick glance at the news or social media will show that humanity is devastated by the sin of racism. The Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in 2018, the El Paso Walmart shooting in 2019, and the murder of Ahmaud Arbery are all examples of racists…
Did Jesus Exist?
Contemporary Issues, New Testament Issues, YeshuaJesus of Nazareth is arguably the most influential person in history. Billions of people around the world know about the God of the Bible (the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) because of Jesus’ life, death, claimed resurrection, and teachings.…
Does Morality Point to God?
Atonement and Salvation from Sin, Belief in God, Common Questions, Contemporary Issues, Problem of Evil, Reasons to BelieveOne morning, I sat looking out my window and noticed something that I had never seen before. A spider had caught a large fly in its web and was slowly making its way to its prey. The fly violently tried to escape, shaking the web, but to no…
Is There Such a Thing as Absolute Truth?
Belief in God, Contemporary Issues, Theological IssuesA famous fable tells of a group of blind men who encounter an elephant. One finds the tail and concludes that he found a whip. Another grasps a leg and says it's a tree. Yet another feels the side and thinks it's a wall. The blind men begin…
How Can God Help Me with Suicidal Thoughts?
Contemporary Issues, Today's Difficult Problems“Elevators are like everyone else; we all have our ups and downs.” While this analogy can put a smile on our face, there is some truth to it. Everyone has happy times and sad times. Sometimes, the sad times can get pretty bad. Sometimes…
How Can God Help Me with Anxiety?
Contemporary Issues, Today's Difficult ProblemsTo help in coping with anxiety, we first need to define what we mean by anxiety. Without going into technical or psychological terms, anxiety is an emotional state that is usually manifested in a state of nervousness and uneasiness. This is…
How Is Jesus the Bridge Between Religious Traditions?
Contemporary Issues, Jewish Holidays, Torah ObservanceWhen my Jewish grandmother married a Roman Catholic, she signed a piece of paper at their Catholic wedding promising to raise their children in the Catholic faith. One of the effects of that promise was that the whole family celebrated Christmas.…
How Can I Live a Meaningful Life?
Common Questions, Contemporary Issues, Today's Difficult ProblemsThe Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl asserted that humanity's primary motivation is to find meaning in life. While other psychological theories present people as driven chiefly by a desire to gain power or pursue pleasure,…
What Will My Family Think if I Believe in Jesus?
Common Questions, Contemporary Issues, Today's Difficult ProblemsIf you are Jewish and beginning to consider Jesus, you might be concerned with how your family might react. You are not alone. This is a question that every Jewish believer in Jesus has to face. Revealing your faith in Jesus to your family and…