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The Trend of Personal Authority

The rise of the nones is about the rejection of church attendance and denominational affiliations, not personal spiritual practices. But those practices, and whatever beliefs may accompany them, are highly individualized.

A Global Renewal of Spiritual Interest

I would call it a moment. I do believe that signs are pointing to a renewal of spiritual interest and openness, including interest and openness to the Christian faith.

The Sacred Nature of Sex

It is precisely because of the God-given, sacred nature of sex that it is meant to be pursued and protected by the covenant of marriage.

Church Shift

Martin Luther encouraged his fellow monks to break out of the monasteries and walk among those in the world.

Why Sins of the Spirit Offend God So Deeply

The sins of the flesh are the ones we elevate, while the sins of the spirit are the ones we embrace.

Can Policies and Accountability Affect the Heart?

Policies are inherently limited because there can never be enough rules to cover every conceivable circumstance.

What I Suspect Will Happen in 2025

There will be no greater doctrine of the Christian faith more under attack, and therefore more in need of critical reflection, than the doctrine of humanity.

Grief: More Than a Vacant Seat

I asked God to be with them, to give them a special sense of his presence and comfort. That there could be, as one of the book’s subtitles put it, “hidden hope amid pain and loss.”