Apologetics
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The Worst Reasons People Stop Believing in God
Shortly after becoming the pastor at Olney Baptist Church, I reached out to a young man who had been baptized in our church and then disappeared. My predecessor had baptized […]
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Want to Understand Christianity? Look at Christ
There is a lot of confusion today about what it means to be a “Christian.” And many people get very discouraged, confused, frustrated, and even outraged when they see all […]
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Do Children Go to Heaven When They Die?
This is a recurring question in Christian circles. It certainly comes up in the aftermath of terrible tragedies like the recent flooding in Texas that claimed the lives of multiple […]
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What If God MUST Exist? A Simple Look at the Ontological Argument
It’s Apologetics Time :-). Today, we tackle one of those arguments for God’s existence that (most of the time) evokes indifference, confusion, or controversy. Occasionally, it may get a nod […]
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7 Reasons We Can Be Confident Jesus Rose from the Dead
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. As Paul wrote: “And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:17a, KJV) You […]
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Was Jesus Crucified on Good Friday?
On what day of the week was Jesus crucified? Was it a Friday? Most people reading this will probably answer along the lines of: “Of course….duh!” You might be surprised […]
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The Beauty of the World: A Fingerprint of God
The cherry blossoms are out. Every spring, crowds gather around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to take in the fleeting wonder of pale pink petals drifting against a deep […]
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What if I Have Doubts About My Faith in God?
How can I know God is real? How can I truly believe that God cares about me? Is it wrong to question God? What if I struggle to believe the […]
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Who Was that Baby in the Manger?
The Christmas story is one of the most beloved in human history: a baby born in a manger, heralded by angels, visited by shepherds, and eventually adored by wise men. […]
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Do You Believe in Miracles?
The Bible is full of miracles, from the parting of the Red Sea to the resurrection of Jesus. But in our modern, scientifically driven world, many people—even within the church—question […]
