In 2005, Sociologist Christian Smith, along with Melina Lundquist Denton, published research they did at the University of North Carolina and the results were quite telling. They set out to discover the real religious beliefs of teenagers. Today, these beliefs are not just confined to those teenagers who are now twelve years older, but I believe […]
Are You Being Shaped by Culture Without Even Knowing it?
It’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Because you and I can’t really answer it. If we’re shaped by culture without even knowing it, we wouldn’t know it. But still, this is a question we must ask ourselves. And if we give it a minute and refuse to brush past it, the answer may become clear.
5 Powerful Truths Your Faith Must Be Built On to Thrive in Today’s Culture
Future generations will look back at our present time amazed at the rate of change that has begun. Technology has transformed our palms, pockets, the angle of our heads, and our addiction of choice. The pursuit of happiness has been transformed into the image of self-fulfillment. Morality is now filtered through what someone wants rather […]
Christians Today Must Be Ready for Dissent, But Not in the Way You Might Think
Are you ready for dissent? You should be.
Bible to Inbox: Let Me Help You Read the Bible More
Odds are, you want to read your Bible more. You’re not alone. According to Barna, among people who like the Bible, 78-85% want to read it more. But you and I both know that it can be difficult to make time to read God’s word.