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What Made Jesus Angry?
By Dr. Alan PueAnger is not a word we often associate with Jesus. When we think of the Prince of Peace, anger is not the emotion that comes most readily to mind. Indeed, some would say that we should never respond with anger at the evil we see; to experience anger, they say, is always inappropriate…
Contending for the Recognition of Absolutes, Part Two: The Solid Foundation of Biblical Christianity
By B. Nathaniel SullivanMany years ago, I was able to attend the funeral of a well-known Christian leader. During the service, the man’s son praised his father for being an effective Christian statesman and serving as president of one of his denomination’s large institutions. He also praised his…
Using Books to Fortify a Biblical Worldview Foundation
By Michelle LazorA biblical worldview is established primarily using the Word of God. We build our understanding of God and who He calls us to be by reading His Word daily. The Bible is like the framework and foundation of a home. Without these solid parts of a house, it won’t matter which bells…
Christian Education: Milestones or Millstones?
By Tonya Gordon“And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one…
Helping Our Kids Unplug from Technology and Engage with God’s Creation
By Eryn LynumIn a society increasingly dominated by technology, it’s challenging to encourage our kids to set their devices down and step outside into God’s created world. Yet just like in a healthy ecosystem in nature, we can restore balance in our kids’ lives and help them spend their childhood…
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 Pen is Mightier Than the Sword: The Extraordinary Influence of Hannah More
By Dr. Roger Erdvig“True, This!—Beneath the rule of men entirely greatThe pen is mightier than the sword. BeholdThe arch-enchanter’s wand!—itself is nothing!—But taking sorcery from the master-handTo paralyse the Caesars, and to strikeThe loud earth breathless!—Take away the sword—States can be…
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…