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The RenewaNation ReviewContending for the Recognition of Absolutes, Part Three: Ordered Liberty Rests on Absolute Truth
Contending for the Recognition of Absolutes, Part Three: Ordered Liberty Rests on Absolute TruthBy B. Nathaniel Sullivan“In a free society that honors virtue, you have 270 million policemen; in a society that mocks virtue, you can’t hire enough policemen.” Charles Colson and Ellen Vaughn1A Jewish…
The RenewaNation ReviewShema: Is Christian Education a Choice?
Shema: Is Christian Education a Choice?What the Hebrew word shema can teach us about responding to the increasing demand for Christian education.By Ron GordonAs the political season escalates throughout 2024, the ideologies around education will once again take center stage. Most of the debate will…
The RenewaNation ReviewGod's Resume
God’s ResumeBy Jan HogleEditor’s Note: Jan Hogle penned the beautiful piece that follows from a profound place of sorrow. She had just laid her husband of 56 years to rest after a hard-fought battle with stage 4 terminal lung cancer. Jan entered a flurry of activity and spent weeks planning and…
The RenewaNation ReviewCultivating a Gospel-Inspired Life in the Home through Family Bible Study and Worship
Cultivating a Gospel-Inspired Life in the Home through Family Bible Study and WorshipBy Anne ButlerAs Christian parents, we long to experience with our loved ones the revealing of God’s truths through His Spirit and Word, yet often, we are immobilized by inexperience or lack of training in family…
The RenewaNation ReviewFinding Freedom From Pornography
Finding Freedom From PornographyBy Melvin Adams Jr.“Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.” Proverbs 23:23I was born in March of 1984, about a year after the internet became a thing. Millennials like myself have interacted at an ever-increasing pace with…
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Danger and Devastation of Sexual Sin from Proverbs 7
The Danger and Devastation of Sexual Sin from Proverbs 7By Robbie SymonsThe search for pornography is now the most popular search term on the Internet, and second place is not even close.1 There is no time in history when access to such sin has been so great. The sin of lust is devastating lives…
The RenewaNation ReviewBy Whose Authority?
By Whose Authority?A Plea for Teaching Discernment in the Emerging World of AIBy Dr. Alan Pue, President, Barnabas Group, IncIn his 1948 book Ideas Have Consequences, Richard Weaver observed that we were being overrun by a “juggernaut of technology.” Imagine what he might say today. I believe Peggy…
The RenewaNation ReviewHow Does Technology Affect Your Brain?
How Does Technology Affect Your Brain?By Brad HuddlestonYou know that feeling you get during a really good kiss? That exhilarating sensation comes from neurochemicals in your brain, especially dopamine,1 a neurotransmitter that rewards you with those intense emotions of joy when it arrives in the…
The RenewaNation ReviewWhen Your Child Is Addicted to Screens: A Parent's Journey
When Your Child Is Addicted to Screens: A Parent’s JourneyBy Melanie Hempe, BSN, Founder ScreenStrongWe were on the road, driving our oldest son home from his freshman year in college, when the moment of clarity hit.“Mom, I’ve been in bed for the past week,” Adam said. “I didn’t leave my dorm room.…
The RenewaNation ReviewSocial Media: A Biblical Perspective for Christian Parents
Social Media: A Biblical Perspective for Christian ParentsBy Dr. David WarrenEditor’s Note: RenewaNation recommends keeping children off social media until they are 18. For parents who choose to allow access, this article gives practical tips for recognizing and handling the dangers associated with…
The RenewaNation Review4 Factors to Consider When Navigating the World of Online Education
4 Factors to Consider When Navigating the World of Online EducationBy Gretchen PikeIn this season of education, more choices are available than ever before. One growing in popularity and availability is online education. A quick internet search will yield information for hundreds of virtual…
The RenewaNation ReviewHelp Your Child Develop a Biblical Worldview Through Scripture Music
Help Your Child Develop a Biblical Worldview Through Scripture MusicBy Scripture LullabiesTraining Our Kids To See and Think BiblicallyHow can we help our kids view the world and their place in it through the lens of God’s truth? In Colossians 1:23, the apostle Paul urges believers to “continue in…