Faith & Life
Stories exploring the intersection of faith and daily life: theology, community, conscience, culture, and what it means to live according to your deepest convictions in contemporary America.
Before the Beginning
A Christian Cosmology of Heaven, Earth, Conflict, and the Architecture of Genesis
When God Goes to Court: Due Process in the Heavenly Sanctuary
In American courtrooms, justice is a meticulous process—evidence is presented, the accused has a voice, and verdicts can…
Adventist Church publishes Small Group Bible Study Guides on Religious Liberty
Introducing InVerse, a Sabbath School Bible Study Guide by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, focused on religious liberty for…
Roger Williams and the Prophetic Blueprint for Religious Liberty
Roger Williams’ framework for religious liberty in Rhode Island was the blueprint for religious liberty in the United…
Jesus Declared Corrupt Moneychangers Bankrupt
Jesus overturned the money-changer tables in the Temple, declaring corruption and greed to be over. His action focused…
A Christian Response to Moral Chaos
While some Christians are busy imposing themselves on society in the name of Christ, people who really want…
Wohlberg: Churches Should Not Surrender Right to Assemble
White Horse Media director Steve Wohlberg spoke this past weekend about the ramifications churches may face when they…
Grace v. Works: Alabama 10 Commandments referendum is theologically confusing
Setting the Constitutional separation of church and state issue aside, Alabama's 10 Commandments referendum still creates theological confusion…
Love: The Driving Force of Freedom
By Rob and Jacquie Randall - Because God is love and desires a universe where love reigns, where…
The Turn at the Gate: What Jesus Knew about the Separation of Church and State
Christians everywhere are driven by the same passion—to share God's love with the world. But not all agree…
MacIsaac: This Reformation Day, I Still Protest!
October 31st is not only Halloween but is it Reformation Day - the day that Martin Luther nailed…
When God is Not on Your Side: Exploring Spiritual Narcissism
So much time, effort money and talent is wasted attacking enemies whom God actually loves and whom He…
Christians called to higher standard of truthfulness
By Stephen Allred, Esq. - We’ll do whatever it takes to help our candidate win, whatever the cost,…
Preventing (and Solving) the Polarization Problem
By Brent Buttler - I hate to say it, but sometimes the church can have striking similarities with…
Of Faith and Focus: The battle that matters most is in the heart, not in politics
By Rich DuBose - When we rally to fight evil, however we may define it we are confronting…
If Theocracy was Good for Ancient Israel, Why Isn’t It Good for America?
(The following is taken from an appendix to the book Patriarchs and Prophets). “The question has been raised, and…
Christianity’s Misguided Battle with Atheism and Secularism
By Brent Buttler – Christianity’s ongoing battle with atheism and secularism is not only misguided, but also…
Keep About Your Work
KEEP ABOUT YOUR WORK by Dr. H.M.S. Richards The Lord has given to every man his work. It…
Rediscovering Agape: Why the Reformation is Not Over
Agape love is the central premise of Protestant Christian theology. According to The Oxford Handbook of Theological Ethics,…
Liberty Twice Removed
First Nebuchadnezzar forced the people to worship himself under threat of death. Then he forced the people to…