Religion

We Need Luther’s High View of Scripture

On All Saints’ Eve 1517, Martin Luther changed the shape of Europe and the world forever. However it was done—and I don’t think Luther was beyond the theatrical flourish of nailing his famous Ninet...

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Young Men, Sports Gambling, and a Better Way to Play

Last week, authorities charged an NBA head coach, a Miami Heat guard, and a former NBA player and friend of LeBron James in connection with illegal gambling and sports betting. It’s not the first ...

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Beauty Bears Witness to God

The room was packed with fine suits and floral print dresses. Relatives were poised with homemade signs ready to cheer their graduate on. But first, the commencement speech. A frumpy old man with ...

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To Understand Jesus Walking on Water, Turn to the Old Testament

The Gospel of Mark contains two gripping stories of Jesus performing miracles on the Sea of Galilee. In the first miracle, Jesus famously stills the raging sea (4:35–41). In the second miracle, Je...

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Love Marriage in Islam: What the Quran and Sunnah Say

The debate around love marriages in Islam has long sparked conversation. Some view it as a natural expression of affection, while others question its compatibility with Islamic teachings. But what ...

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Halloween is no ungodly American import – just ask the medieval monks and nuns who marketed it | Michael Carter

During the feast of All Hallows’ Eve, supernatural tales were a way of promoting prayer for the salvation of suffering soulsDr Michael Carter is a curator at English HeritageFor centuries the super...

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Anger Management in Islam: Sunnah-Based Strategies and Modern Tips for Muslims

Anger is one of the most destructive emotions if left unchecked. It starts as a spark but can quickly turn into a fire that damages marriages, strains family bonds, ruins friendships, and even harm...

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Aisha (RA), Khadija (RA), and the Timeless Legacy of Women in Islam | What Religious Consultation Teaches Us Today

Throughout Islamic history, women have not only participated in shaping societies but also stood at the heart of faith, knowledge, and resilience. Two of the most prominent figures are Khadija Bint...

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20 Inspiring Christian Documentaries

A ton of streaming content is at our disposal these days, but precious little of it is worthwhile. Much is at best moderately amusing—or at worst, brain rot. I’m increasingly skeptical of pressing ...

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The Future of Anglicanism Has Arrived: What GAFCON’s Statement Means for Evangelicals

On October 16, the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, the leaders of the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) released a statement beginning with the striking w...

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Wait, His Name Isn’t Jesus?

One of my favorite seminary classes to teach is a survey of the four Gospels, where we work through Christ’s life from birth to resurrection. While students have several aha moments, none is bigger...

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Discover Rich Connections Between the New and Old Testaments

The more I study Scripture, the more deeply aware I become of the dependence of the New Testament on the Old Testament. Beyond the quotes, which most of our modern translations identify for us, the...

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Preserving Our Own? The Bible’s Teaching on Ethnicity, Nationality, and the Promises of Christ

Topics like Christian nationalism, mass immigration, and cultural heritage dominate much of the national conversation and social media ecosystem, and for good reason: We want to know who we are as ...

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Why ‘Lost’ Gospels Go Viral—and the Real Ones Don’t

Two years ago—in fall 2023—the internet was abuzz over the publication of an ancient manuscript that seemed to contain material from one of the most famous gospels outside our New Testament: the Go...

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The Church as an Apologetic

My neighbor Evan (I’ve changed his name) is a successful, extroverted fortysomething: hip, engaging, friendly, and easy to talk to. He’s always willing to lend a hand, an ear, or a tool. His kids a...

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Going to Church When It Hurts

Melissa and Courtney talk with Megan Hill about how God’s Word helps us understand the deep hurts that can come from God’s own people. They discuss why church hurt is so painful as well as why we s...

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Why I Changed My Mind About Dressing Up for Church

Does it matter how we dress when we enter the Lord’s house? I wonder if we’ve given this question enough thought, even among pastors and church leaders. Church members often wear what’s comfortable...

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Make Changes Wisely in an Established Women’s Ministry

As the announcements wrap up the Sunday service, someone highlights the upcoming women’s spring tea. Depending on their experiences with church women’s ministry events, women in your congregation m...

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AI’s Usefulness and Its Dangers for Preachers

I recently had lunch with my former pastor, Tony Merida. He’d heard that I work in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), and he was curious. “I get asked about AI all the time,” he told me. “M...

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What Forrest Frank Reveals About the Problem of Christian Mockery

“I signed up for mockery from the world, and I signed up for unity with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Vastly, what I’ve seen is crickets from the world and mockery with my brothers and sisters...

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Simple Islamic Homemaking Practices to Purify Your Home and Heart

Why Do We Link a Clean Heart to a Clean Home? There is a unique sense of peace in stepping into a home that smells fresh, looks organized, and feels serene. Yet, in Islam, cleanliness is not just...

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