Rediscovering the Heart of the Christian Message In recent years, the essence of the gospel has seemed to fade into the background, particularly in certain spheres of Christian media and ministry. This question—“Whatever happened to the Gospel?”—resurfaces time and time again, especially when one attends some churches or tunes into Christian television. Is Christianity Becoming All About Money? For many…
Why Confusing Faith and National Identity Can Be Harmful The Great Evangelical Disaster, Francis Schaeffer warned that “we must stand against those who would naively baptize all in the past and that would wrap Christianity in the country’s flag.”1 When you walk into a church and see the American flag next to the pulpit, it’s easy to get a warm…
A Layperson’s Guide to Recognizing the Subtle Dangers In recent years, you may have heard the term “Christian nationalism” thrown around in news, social media, or conversations about politics and faith. For many, it sounds like an expression of patriotism mixed with religious values. But when it comes to what some Christians believe about the “last days”—a period described in…
Understanding Romans 1:18-25 in Simple Terms Have you ever heard the saying “exchanging the truth for a lie”? It comes from the Bible, specifically Romans 1:18-25, but it’s not just a religious phrase—it’s something that can happen in all of our lives, often without us noticing. What Does “Exchanging the Truth for a Lie” Really Mean? In simple words, this…
Understanding Hebrews 6:6 in Simple Terms If you’ve ever heard someone talk about “crucifying Jesus again,” you might have wondered what on earth that means. After all, Jesus was crucified more than two thousand years ago—how can that happen again? This phrase, which comes from the Bible in Hebrews 6:6, is actually a powerful metaphor. Let’s break it down in…
A Clear and Simple Guide to Spiritual Awareness and the Dangers of Mixing Faith with Politics Let’s talk about two important topics that often come up in conversations about faith: the fallacy of Christian Nationalism and what it really means to “not be ignorant of Satan’s devices.” We’ll break these ideas down into plain language, so anyone can understand their…
A Plain-Language Guide to the Ideology, Its Influence, and the Debate Surrounding It Introduction Christian Nationalism is a topic that’s been making headlines and stirring up debates across America. But what exactly is it, and why is it so controversial? In simple terms, Christian Nationalism is an idea and movement that says the government and culture of a country—in this…
A Call to Honest Reflection and Clear Distinctions Let’s Talk Honestly About Jesus and Politics First, let’s get one thing straight: Jesus doesn’t belong to any political party—not Republican, not Democrat, not any of them. Yes, there are good people who love Jesus and vote all sorts of ways, but to say Jesus stands with one party, especially with the…
Understanding Jesus’ Perspective on Politics in Everyday Language When we talk about politics and religion, it often feels like mixing oil and water—two worlds that don’t easily blend. But what about Jesus? Did he care about politics? Did he want his followers to get involved or stay far away? Let’s break down Jesus’ perspective on politics in straightforward, everyday terms…
