Tag: faith

5 REASONS TO KNOW YOUR FAITH BETTER

Randolph Jason

5 REASONS TO KNOW YOUR FAITH BETTER by Timothy W. Massaro for Core Christianity In his classic work, Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote that Christ “told us to be not only ‘as harmless as doves,’ but also ‘as wise as serpents.’” Jesus really wants “a child’s heart, but a grown-up’s head.” This is true for all of us. We really need to be discerning in our day and to know our faith better. Here are five reasons we should all earnestly know that “faith once delivered to the saints” more and more…

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No, It’s Not Time To Give Up On The Nuclear Family To Build Grownup Dorms

Randolph Jason

No, It’s Not Time To Give Up On The Nuclear Family To Build Grownup Dorms By Katya Sedgwick for The Federalist Communist-minded pundits see the nuclear family as a cultural anomaly, but living with friends can’t replicate the need for family that is in our DNA. I love my extended family. David Brooks, not so much. His way of writing about the decline of the American extended family is occasionally hysterical, sometimes saccharine, and entirely lacking perspective. The suggestion that the nuclear family was a mistake strikes this immigrant as un-American. Brooks uses…

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What’s with “Christian Atheists”? (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

What’s with “Christian Atheists”? Podcast by Shane Morris for Break Point An Interview with Esther O’Reilly Esther O’Reilly joins Shane Morris to discuss the growing number of atheist or agnostic intellectuals–like Jordan Peterson,  Tom Holland, and Douglas Murray–who reject Christianity’s historical and faith claims yet also value the faith’s contributions to Western civilization and our shared humanity, to the point that they defend Christianity against those who would ban it from the public square. What is it about Christianity that appeals to these almost-believers? As a side note, if you’re…

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Chosen (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

Chosen Podcast by Pastor JD Greear for Summit Church Part 1 “Love Incorruptible” series from Ephesians, Pastor J.D. explains predestination and helps us see that while some things are not meant to be understood, we can know this: we were chosen for the glory of God. Podcast HERE >>>   Part 2 “Love Incorruptible” series, he shows us that, while predestination contains some of the greatest paradoxes, we can gain confidence in disciple making from knowing we were saved to bring other people to Jesus and feel empowered to say…

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The 3 Supernatural Dimensions and How They Interact

Randolph Jason

The 3 Supernatural Dimensions and How They Interact by GUILLERMO MALDONADO for Charisma News Did you know you are specially made for God’s glory? The glory of God was a gift to mankind in creation, and it is also the inheritance of every child of God. Jesus prayed to the heavenly Father on the eve of His crucifixion, “I have given them the glory which You gave Me, that they may be one even as We are one” (John 17:22). Jesus has given believers the same glory the Father gave Him. When…

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Jesus on Marriage (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

Jesus on Marriage Podcast by Pastor JD Greear for Summit Church For the next several weeks we’re going to be studying what Jesus taught about romance, marriage, sex, singleness, family, kids, and other small, trifling topics. It’s been a while since we’ve done a series like this here at TSC–about 5 years–and so I think it’s time. ● Let me just say from the outset that this will be a great series to BY1! to. ● You might think an invite is a small thing, but let me tell you…

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