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The RenewaNation ReviewFive Characteristics of Biblical Discipline
By Dr. Josh MulvihillJeff and Jessica sat in my office, clearly distraught. “Our four-year-old runs our home,” Jeff said, “and we don’t know what to do. We’ve tried everything: positive reinforcement, ignoring bad behavior, rewards, threats, timeouts, and lots of love. Nothing seems to work.”Tears…
The RenewaNation ReviewUnderstanding the Socialist Worldview
By Mark KoscakIn 1921, Antonio Gramsci, a committed Marxist, organized the Italian Communist Party. Like all Marxists, his worldview was anti-God, anti-family, and anti-capitalist. Gramsci learned that western society with its Judeo-Christian foundation, and institutions built on this foundation,…
The RenewaNation ReviewShould Christians Just Admit That The Bible 'Got It Wrong' And Move On?
By Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr.Sometimes, a headline says it all. A recent article appeared in USA Today by Oliver Thomas with such a headline. It reads, “American churches must reject literalism and admit we got it wrong on gay people.”The article begins with a provocative statement: “Churches will…
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.…
HeadlinesBreakPoint: The Empty Planet Population Bust, not Population Bomb
By John Stonestreet & Roberto RiveraWe’ve mentioned in the past on BreakPoint about “zombie abortion arguments.” You know, those arguments that just won’t die? They continue to be repeated long after they should have been “dead and buried.” Like zombies in movies, these arguments continue shuffling…
HeadlinesWhy I'm Changing My Mind About Technology
By Carey NieuwhofHow do you feel about your phone? That’s an increasingly interesting question. Ask me that five years ago and I would have told you I love mine. My guess is that by now you might have a love/hate relationship with it. You love what it gives you, but you’re not sure what it’s doing…
News and Updates12,750 Children Impacted Through Biblical Worldview Conference
On June 25-27, Jeff Keaton, Dr. Josh Mulvihill, George Barna, and Dr. Glen Schultz spoke at a biblical worldview conference for teachers and administrators in New Orleans. The event was held at the World War II Museum to show a real-life example that beliefs have very real consequences. The evil…
News and UpdatesIt's Happening!
by Jeff Keaton In the 1960s and 70s, God birthed the Christian education/school movement in the United States. There were many cultural factors involved in the birth of this movement, but the removal of prayer and Bible reading from public schools was a significant catalyst. By the mid to late 80s…
HeadlinesBreakPoint: Trans Children and Parental Rights
By John Stonestreet & G. Shane MorrisImagine if tomorrow, a judge in the most liberal state in the country announced children no longer belong to their parents, they’re no longer under their parents’ authority. From henceforth, says the decree, kids belong to the state. Outraged parents would take…
HeadlinesCalifornia Raids Christian School, Seeks to Change Its Beliefs or Shut It Down
By Pacific Justice InstitutePacific Justice Institute (PJI) is fighting for the future of a Christian boarding school in Northern California that has been targeted by State officials. PJI believes the case has chilling implications for Christian schools throughout California. On January 18, 2019, a…
RevitalizationChurch Revitalization in Staunton, VA
Renewanation launched its 7th church revitalization focused on strengthening ministry to children and youth around biblical worldview at Staunton Grace Covenant Church in Virginia. On June 4-7, Dr. Josh Mulvihill and executive consultant Jere Vincent spent 3 days onsite assessing the state of the…
HeadlinesOur Children Are in Serious Danger
Libraries and schools across America are introducing children to deviant sexual behavior and significant gender confusion at very early ages. See article here. If God is ever gracious enough to give us a spiritual awakening, we will one day look back on these days with horror. Sexual exploitation…