Posts tagged “Culture”
Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about humanity?
People are really frustrated with each other right now. There’s no shortage of issues on political, cultural, and personal life levels that can leave…
The spiritual-but-not-religious experiment
Do you know someone who is “spiritual but not religious”? After witnessing a thousand sex and/or stealing scandals and overhearing a million petty fights…
Friends with the world?
Ever heard of Simeon Stylites? Back in the a.d. 400s, Simeon decided the world was a spiritually dangerous place to live. So he constructed…
The prayer of a struggling believer
Father, I’m struggling right now. My heart is heavy, and I don’t even fully understand what I’m feeling. I know I’ve messed up. I’ve…
The first rule of holes
“Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit they have made” (Psalm 7:15). Stubbornness is one of our failings. We…
Certain Faith in an Uncertain World
Watch the entire devotional series from this past week as Pastor Jon shows us how to stand strong in our faith despite what our culture throws at us.
Peace Despite Persecution
This world is broken. Christians will be persecuted. But remember Jesus’ words and promises.
It’s great to be Jewish
Jewish people have suffered from anti-Semitism for thousands of years. Satan must have a bitter and permanent grudge against the nation that gave the…
Are You Excited About Your Faith?
God calls us to live as ambassadors for him. What does that mean? And how do we do that?
Confidence in Your Faith
In today’s culture, it’s becoming harder to show our faith. But Pastor Jon shows us how we can do this with conviction.
What’s Your Reason for Hope?
What do you do when the pressure’s on to conform to culture? Pastor Jon helps us get out of sticky situations while being intentional with sharing our faith.
Whose Truth Is Right?
How can you live your faith boldly in today’s culture where truth seems relative?