Opinion

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  Three Wrong Reasons to Follow Jesus When we follow Jesus without conditions, choosing to crucify ourselves in his cause (Galatians 2:20) and sacrifice our lives in his service (Romans 12:1), he transforms us into his character (Romans 8:29)... Jim Denison Dec 12, 2022
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  George MacDonald and the Christian Imagination Tomorrow, December 10, is the anniversary of the birth of a man regarded as the father of modern fantasy literature, someone who profoundly influenced writers such as G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis. Though... John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine Dec 09, 2022
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  Kirk Cameron Denied Chance to Bring His New Children's Book to Public Library Story Hours In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus gives a series of instructions that largely fall under the banner of turning the other cheek. At no point in this teaching does he deny that Christians have the right to resist or... Ryan Denison Dec 09, 2022
• Is Social Justice Killing Science? Why We Need to Define "Truth" Today, the pursuit of truth in the natural sciences is increasingly eclipsed by the tyranny of political correctness, and some frustrated scientists are crying foul. In early November, in fact, over 150... John Stonestreet and Shane Morris Dec 08, 2022
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Named TIME Magazine's 'Person of the Year' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named TIME Magazine’s “Person of the Year” on Wednesday. TIME’s Editor-in-Chief, Edward Felsenthal, said Zelensky was chosen “for proving that courage can be as... Ryan Denison Dec 08, 2022
• The Supreme Court Case Showing if Christians Have Free Speech Too On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis, a case with significant implications for the future of conscience rights and free speech. Though graphic designer Lorie Smith... John Stonestreet Dec 07, 2022
• Why Trying to Legislate Morality Is a Mistake Would people commit fewer sins if more sinful activity was made illegal? Probably so. But would they become more righteous and draw closer to God if that were the case? History says the answer is most... Ryan Denison Dec 07, 2022
• How John the Baptist Bridges the Old and New Testaments In this time of Advent, as we look back to Christ’s first coming and await His second, we should recall the prophesies that pointed to His forerunner, John the Baptist. John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine Dec 06, 2022
• Can the Lord Redeem Our Mistakes and Still Use Us to Advance His Kingdom?  When it comes to serving the Lord, we do not get to choose our calling, and we are in no way entitled to keep it when our sin renders us unqualified to do so. Can the Lord redeem our mistakes and still... Ryan Denison Dec 06, 2022
• A Young Family Chooses the 'Gospel-Centered, Imago Dei-Affirming Way' I hope we will always be amazed and humbled that God chooses to use the Colson Center to equip His people. John Stonestreet Dec 05, 2022
• The Consequences of Traditions Becoming More Important Than People Our Christmas traditions do not need to come from someplace of profound spiritual meaning in order to be meaningful to you and your family. Rather, it’s the sense of joy, unity, and remembrance they inspire... Ryan Denison Dec 05, 2022
• 'Stochastic Terror': Truth Is Not Violence Growing anti-religious sentiment is not behind church shootings, but it is clear who is to blame for the others. John Stonestreet and Timothy D Padgett Dec 02, 2022