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The RenewaNation ReviewBeliefs Matter
By Jeff KeatonMillions of Americans watched in horror as legislators from the state of New York passed a law allowing full-term babies to be killed through the procedure of abortion. New York is on the wrong side of history, but even more than that, they’re on the wrong side of truth and reality.…
The RenewaNation ReviewA Divine Appointment
By Jeff Keaton - Founder, CEO & President of RenewanationRecently, I flew home from working with a school in Iowa and had the privilege of sitting next to an atheist. I sincerely considered it a privilege because on the morning of this particular flight, I had prayed and asked the Lord to give me a…
The RenewaNation ReviewWhy Do Teenagers Think the Way They Do?
By Dr. Glen SchultzWe can never underestimate the power of one’s mind. Consider what the Bible has to say about the power of the mind. Proverbs 23:7 says, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Paul writes in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of…
The RenewaNation ReviewScience Fairs and a Biblical Worldview
By Dr. Bryan SmithOver the past twenty years, I’ve seen quite a few Christian school science fairs. I’m happy to say these schools take the Bible seriously. One way they show their commitment to the Bible is by requiring students to include—somewhere on the display board—a paragraph or two under…
The RenewaNation ReviewAmerican Education: Shaping the Mind and Soul
By Dr. Gary HouseEducation has served many purposes throughout American history including moral and social training, literacy and instruction, cultural conformity, and forming a national character. It has arguably been one of the most significant instruments used to shape generations of Americans…
RevitalizationChurch Revitalization for Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministry
By Dr. Josh MulvihillThere are reactive and proactive reasons why church leaders seek help from Renewanation. Typically, a senior pastor or church leader contacts us with questions about a specific issue within the children’s or youth ministry of a church. Chief among the problems are reactive…
The RenewaNation ReviewSeasons of the Heart
By Megan ClarkDiscipleship opportunities present themselves every day, everywhere, if you stay open to hearing and seeing from the Holy Spirit’s leading. You don’t need a curriculum or a degree from an accredited theological seminary. I grow right alongside my kids as we see everyday examples of…
The RenewaNation ReviewReclaiming Family: Five Keys to Passing on Your Legacy
By Bill HighAt the time of our nation’s founding, the family stood front and center as the core pillar of society. The family was the place where values and economic livelihood met. Americans saw no distinction between family as the primary means of teaching values and as the primary means of…
HeadlinesWorldview Work Isn't Optional
We Were Saved to Be Truly HumanBy John StonestreetSome are saying that Christians have lost the culture. But what if it was never a war to win, instead it was a calling to embrace?If there is an overarching theme for BreakPoint—starting with Chuck Colson and now with Eric Metaxas and me—it’s…
The Great Worldview Clash: The Battle Between Two Religions
By Ken Ham - President, CEO & Founder of Answers in Genesis-US, the highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the world-renowned Ark EncounterThe Bible makes it clear there are only two worldview positions a person can hold—we’re either for Christ or against Him. “Whoever is not with me is against me,…
The RenewaNation ReviewPlant the Seeds of a Biblical Worldview and Watch Them Grow
Biblical Worldview Rests on Foundational Biblical Principles: Part One in a SeriesBy Carole Adams To grow an apple tree, we plant a seed, not a cup of applesauce. The seed has within it a new tree; applesauce is the derivative product from the fruit of the mature tree.To grow a worldview, we plant…
How to Switch From Busy to Effective
Zach ClarkHow do you flip the switch from being busy to being effective when you are overwhelmed and anxious with way too many things to do?I want to take you through a process that has helped me and many of the leaders we work with here at Development & Leadership Coaching.But first, you need to…