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The RenewaNation ReviewTurning the Page
Turning the PageBy Jeff KeatonMore than 15 years ago, a young couple walked into the church I pastored. Over the course of a few months, we got acquainted, and I sensed a deep hunger in the young lady’s heart to live a life of significance and purpose. At some point, she and her husband sat down…
The RenewaNation ReviewThinking Through Technology Using Scripture
Thinking Through Technology Using ScriptureBy Dr. Josh MulvihillI have one tech-free week with my boys every summer, and I love it. For the past two decades, I’ve been driving to Ontario, Canada, for a week of fishing and fun with my dad, brothers, friends, and sons. It’s the ultimate week of…
The RenewaNation ReviewLeading a Thriving Christian School
Cultivating a Thriving Christian School Series: This article is the seventh in a series on how Christian schools can escape recurring enrollment and financial challenges and transition to long-term institutional health.By Ron Gordon“It’s all about leadership.”A former CEO would aptly launch each of…
The RenewaNation ReviewCapture a Biblical Vision for Family Ministry
By Dr. Josh Mulvihill“We will never do family ministry at this church.” Those words were uttered to me by the senior pastor of a church where I served as an associate pastor. I had been a pastor at the church for nearly a decade in marriage and student ministry, and my eyes had been opened to the…
The RenewaNation ReviewNo Civilization Without Restraint: Wise Words From 1939
It is not normal or healthy for a culture to talk about sex this much. From Pride month to education to companies telegraphing their commitments to inclusion and diversity, to just about every commercial, movie, or TV show produced today, sexual identity is treated as if it is central to human…
The RenewaNation ReviewSSD: A Virus with Devastating Consequences for America
By Dr. Christian OvermanThe United States is in serious trouble, and there is a good reason. At the heart of the problem is a virus known as “SSD,” or the “Sacred/Secular Divide.” It is a pandemic in proportion, and we’ve all been infected by SSD to one degree or another.Simply put, SSD sees…
The RenewaNation ReviewPointing Children Toward Christ Using Music and Song
By Jen Mulvihill“I don’t know how to play a musical instrument, recognize classical music composers, or have a beautiful singing voice, so there’s no way I could teach music to my children!”As a long-time music teacher and home educator, I have heard this sentiment from countless parents. We all…
The RenewaNation ReviewThe Fight Has Come to Us
By Jason Houser, Founder of Seeds Family WorshipI remember standing on a familiar stage in Dallas, Texas, this summer, where I have been leading worship for families each year for the past 15 years. It was promotion Sunday for all elementary-age students in their church community, so the lead…
The RenewaNation ReviewBecoming a Godly Man in an Age of Male Passivity
Dr. Bryan SmithHistorically, young men have left their parents’ home around the age of twenty, married, established themselves in a career, and raised a family. Now, however, many never mature beyond their teen years. Some psychologists call this the Peter Pan Syndrome because these young men hold…
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The RenewaNation Review[Excerpt] There’s No Such Thing as Values-Free Education
By John Stonestreet & Timothy D PadgettStripping morals from education—or, more accurately, attempting to strip morals from education—is a dangerous idea with dangerous consequences. Chuck Colson repeatedly highlighted this, especially in light of the financial scandals of the late 1980s and early…
The RenewaNation ReviewWhat Is Christian Nationalism?
By Dr. Christian OvermanWhat is Christian Nationalism? It’s not an easy term to pin down. Like a good friend of mine said: “It really is a greased pig.” Christian Nationalism comes in various expressions and is found in a diversity of nations, from Brazil to India, and Poland1 to Spain, to name…
The RenewaNation ReviewTeaching a Biblical Worldview with Stories
By Michael James Dowling Before God graciously called me to faith in Christ, I was deeply involved in the New Age Movement and Eastern religions. Back in the 1970s, these ideas were on the fringes of society. Today, they are mainstream. Most Americans would agree with many of the following…