Week 3: Exploring Psalms of Lament and Sorrow Welcome to Week 3 of our journey through the Psalms. This week, we’ll delve into the Psalms of lament and sorrow. These heartfelt prayers and songs provide a profound look into the human experience of suffering, yet they also offer a path to trusting God and seeking…
Thank You, Anyway
Thankful in the Ordinary 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Most of us wait for something “big” to be thankful for—answered prayers, breakthroughs, blessings that feel obvious. But Paul challenges us to give thanks in all circumstances, not just the exciting ones. Gratitude…
Fall For Psalms: Week 2
Understanding Psalms of Praise and Worship Welcome to Week 2 of our journey through the Psalms! This week, we’ll explore the Psalms of praise and worship, examine their themes, and learn how to integrate them into our daily lives. Let’s begin by examining a few selected Psalms that beautifully encapsulate praise and worship: Psalm 8,…
Fall For Psalms: Week 1
Exploring the Beauty and Diversity of the Psalms Welcome to our exploration of the Psalms, a collection of poetic songs and prayers that have offered comfort, guidance, and inspiration to believers for centuries. This week, we’ll delve into the beauty and diversity of these timeless scriptures, understanding their significance, authorship, historical background, and the different…
Week 4: Practical Tools for Ongoing Growth
Becoming a Lifelong Learner Introduction Over the last several weeks, we have explored the foundations of apologetics, examined the evidence for Christianity’s truth claims, and considered how to engage the ideas shaping today’s culture. Perhaps you have discovered new resources, encountered new arguments, or developed a deeper appreciation for the intellectual richness of the Christian…
Beyond Summer: Week 3 Cultural Apologetics
One of the things I’ve been thinking about lately is how important it is for Christians to understand the culture we’re living in. It’s easy to look at the world around us and simply think, “People don’t believe what I believe.” But the more I learn, the more I realize that there’s usually much more…
Beyond Summer Week 2: Digging Deeper Into The Evidence
Can Christianity Stand Up to Examination? A lot of people think that being a Christian means giving up on reason. They assume believers just accept faith without any evidence, choosing to trust without asking questions or looking at the facts. But the Bible shows something different. Acts 17:11 tells us that the Bereans were praised…
Beyond Summer: Building Your Apologetics Foundation
“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 Many Christians find that apologetics can feel intimidating. The word itself sounds academic, and the idea…
Week 12 APOLOGETICS DOESN’T END WITH KNOWLEDGE; IT BEGINS WITH MISSION
For eleven weeks, we have explored the foundations of the Christian faith: Apologetics is more than just thinking through arguments and evidence. Its real purpose goes beyond academic study. Apologetics is meant to help you take part in the mission of sharing and living out the Christian faith. Moving from understanding to action shows that…
Week 11 Everyone Has a Worldview—But Not Everyone Knows It Part 2
If you missed Part 1 you can find it here: The Christian Response To…. Naturalism The Christian response to naturalism goes far deeper than simply disagreeing with its conclusions. It challenges the very foundations of naturalism while offering a richer, more coherent vision of reality, humanity, and hope. Human Identity: More Than Biology Naturalism reduces…