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News and UpdatesPrinciples of Liberty in the Declaration of Independence
Celebrate Independence Day and beyond by utilizing an excellent resource that Renewanation endorses called Principles of Liberty: Ten Biblical Truths Embedded in the Declaration of Independence. This five-session Bible study will help young people learn how the founding documents of America are…
HeadlinesThe Most Important Decision Any Parent Has To Make
Dr. Glen SchultzI have heard many reasons why Christian parents choose to send their children to secular schools. Most of these reasons are logical from a human perspective. However, human reasoning cannot be the basis for how parents educate their children and youth.I received an email from a…
HomeschoolHomeschool Q & A
It is estimated that anywhere from 500,000 to five million new children will be homeschooled this fall. Dr. Josh and Jen Mulvihill extended an invitation to their home for an informal homeschool Q & A. Twenty couples attended a two-hour gathering where they learned five easy steps to homeschool.…
EventsYou’re Going to Need Help this Year!
Attend the Donor Development Boot Camp on October 1-32020 is a year like no other. A lot of Christian organizations are deeply concerned about end of year giving. Never has there been a better time to attend our Donor Development Boot Camp with world-class coach, Zach Clark. Zach will be…
News and UpdatesDeconstructing the United States
Jeff KeatonI recently came across an article by Eric Kaufmann and the graphic he built based on his research. As I read his findings and opinion, I couldn’t help but say, “I told you so.” I don’t like those words, and I rarely use them when I’m right about something that my wife has finally come to…
HeadlinesExamination Day
Dr. Glen SchultzPaul wrote in 2 Corinthians 13:5 these words: "Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified."It is important to take some time every now and then and examine and…
HeadlinesFoundational Principles of Biblical Earth Stewardship
E. Calvin BeisnerIn the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. All creation belongs to Him (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 24:1).Though God reveals Himself in creation, the Bible, and His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, He is distinct from and transcendent over creation (Romans 1:25). Those who deny…
HeadlinesThe United Nations’ Quest to Create a Genderless World
John Stonestreet and Roberto RiveraCreated 75 years ago this October, the United Nations was hailed as “the last, best hope for peace,” a moniker that proved neither true nor possible (though, as I once heard a former Israeli special forces guy put it, “no one ‘monitors’ better”). A recent tweet…
HeadlinesMoral Truth? “It’s Up to You,” Say 58% of Americans
Ken HamWho defines moral truth? Well, according to a recent survey, over half of American adults (58%) say you get to decide what’s right and wrong for yourself. And it’s not just those outside the church who think this way—it’s prevalent even among those who attend evangelical churches, with 46%…
News and UpdatesParents, What Will You Do?
Jeff KeatonIn my 52 years of life, I believe it would be accurate to say that we have never seen more parents questioning the educational choices for their children. COVID-19 has allowed parents to have their children at home, and it has also allowed them to see what their children are being…
HeadlinesAtheists In Praise Of Christianity?
Dr. Christian OvermanJonathon Van Maren, author of The Culture War, recently posted an article entitled, Atheists in Praise of Christianity? In this piece, Van Maren reviews a new book by the respected British historian, Tom Holland. This new book is titled, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution…
HeadlinesThe Disastrous Consequences of Dualism
Dr. Glen SchultzWe are living in a world that is spinning out of control. There seems to be no absolute guidelines that determine right and wrong. Even Christians seem to be floundering in a sea of uncertainty. Last week I shared how many Christians have developed a dualistic belief system where…