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theology and the Christian life

Four Reasons to be Confident in the Resurrection 

There are good reasons to believe in a literal bodily resurrection of Jesus. Here are four such reasons.

Don’t Sterilize the Cross

As we consider Christ's sacrificial and atoning death on the cross, remember what he endured for you... and it wasn't pretty.

What does Palm Sunday have to do with Good Friday?

The Triumphal Entry may have begun on Palm Sunday while Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, but it was fulfilled on Good Friday when he carried his cross.

How Can I Know God’s Will? (it’s not so difficult)

How can I know what God wants me to do? God's will can be a mysterious thing, but it doesn't need to be. Here are three steps to discerning God's plan for you.

Why Did Saul Become Paul?

  "Saul was ashamed of his past, so he changed his name to Paul because Jesus gave him a new beginning." When it comes to the Apostle Paul's name-change, this is the explanation I've heard many times. God did give... Continue Reading →

3 Things Every Christian Must Know

Here are three things every Christian must know. They are also useful for evangelism and sharing the Gospel with others.

St. Patrick the Missionary

I live 25 miles from Boston, am Irish, and yet I never knew anything about St. Patrick growing up, other than assuming he was some Irish priest who made everyone feel obliged to wear green to school. But Patrick wasn’t... Continue Reading →

A Plea for Good Christian Art

Good art must be honest, and that can be a dangerous thing. Creatively, we have borrowed so much from popular culture that much Christian art seems like a cheap knock-off.

Are All Sins Equal?

It's common to hear people ask, "Is all sin the same?" All sin is equally wrong, but not equally bad. And yet, remember the only unforgivable sin is unbelief.

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