How we think about God and our world is critical for living in the story He has for us. These articles by Ron Tewson will challenge you to consider and reconsider your understanding of God,  deepen your faith, and build your confidence.

MADE for CONVERSATIONS is a pre-recorded Workshop designed for use in large groups, small groups, and individual learning. VISION: to move Christians' thinking of evangelism from something done by only a gifted few to a way of life experienced by all through God-ordained relationships and conversations.   MISSION: to   create an engaging Workshop to equip followers of Jesus to live confidently  as conversational communicators of the Gospel in their everyday lives. CONTENT:  

I’ve heard the narrative for years that most who come to faith in Jesus do so by the age of 20. One respected organization reports that  u nbelieving adults, 19 and over, have just a 6% probability of ever becoming Christians. This has led to a plethora of activity by churches and parachurch organizations to reach those in grade school through college before it’s too late. While this is good, it raises a question: with nearly 90% of all evangelistic training, resources, and e

There’s something in all of us that wants to be right: to win! We’re competitive, and good-natured bantering can be great sport: Which team will win the Super Bowl? Who makes the best pizza? What is the best pickup truck? But when the emotion meter rises, we can find ourselves in an all-out argument that is more about winning  than enjoying those we’re with. I’m sure we all know, by experience, that this can lead to hurt feelings and damaged relationships. When it comes to th

I was at a table with a few Christian guys the other day, and when the topic of engaging with non-Christians about Jesus came up, one of them said, “I never talk with anyone about Jesus: I’m a silent witness.” I’d heard that before, but this time it got me thinking.   This idea of being a silent witness has become common among Christians, with the support coming from a statement attributed to St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century: “Preach the gospel at all times. Use word

In the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape , Gilbert (Johnny Depp) feels a heavy burden of responsibility for his single-parent mother and three siblings. When he gets distracted and fails to see that his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie (Leonardo DiCaprio) is put to bed, his mother scolds, “Gilbert, you gotta do better.” This is a recurring tension throughout the movie: you gotta do better.         The core of every religion is that you “gotta do better” if you wan

Many of our nation's values are deeply rooted in Christianity and the teachings of Jesus. Christians seeking religious freedom were among the early arrivals to America, and their influence played a big part in the formation of social and civil practices. Its influence was so great that the United States came to be known as a Christian nation.      Much has changed over the years, yet family background and social environment continue to influence many in their support of Chris