Faith is More Than Wishful Thinking
There’s a common idea in our culture that people should follow whatever religious viewpoint works for them. Religion is all about making us feel good and be better people, so the thinking goes....
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What is Love?
It’s mid February, so love is in the air. And on TV. And the radio. And the internet. And flower shops. And card shops. There’s no escaping it! What exactly is love? Is it just a feeling? How does...
The Trinity and States of Matter, A Bad Analogy
Any time the subject of the Trinity comes up, it seems someone brings up the analogy of three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. That always makes me cringe. First, I’m just enough of a nerd to...
Ex-christian Athiests
Recently, George Perdikis, one of the founders of the Christian music group Newsboys, announced he is an atheist. On apologetics websites, I commonly encounter comments from people who insist they...
Why don't we think for ourselves?
I know I’m a bit late on this one, but I’ve been busy prepping for and exhibiting at the Children’s Pastors Conference and haven’t had much free time. So, in the “better late than never” category,...
Christians Can Have More Than Fun!
Have you noticed how much we American Christians like to focus on fun? People invite me to their events to show that “Christians can have fun.” Slogans like “Christians should have more fun than...
Tips for Halloween Outreaches
Halloween is becoming a bigger and bigger event in our culture, and many churches take advantage of it for community outreach. I have been a part of many such events, big and small. Here are a few...
Magic is not Just for Children
Many think of magic as being a kid’s thing. It’s not. Kids don’t need it. Adults do. Don’t get me wrong, kids enjoy magic programs. Magic can be a great tool for clearly presenting a memorable lesson....
Christmas is Coming!
The cultural juggernaut that is Christmas is coming! Can I be honest with you? There’s a lot about Christmas that I really don’t like. There, I said it. I don’t like the stress and traffic. I really...
"Christianity" is Meaningless!
What does it mean when someone calls themselves a Christian? Many times, when we hear someone use the word “Christian” we assume they mean the same thing we do. However, that is not a safe assumption...