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.

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

When we read of humanity's creation in the opening chapters of Genesis, we find it was God's masterpiece. The hands, feet, eyes, ears, and other parts of His brilliant design walked and worked in unity with Him. Unlike divinity, humanity had limitations: it required sleep, food, care, security, and interaction with other humans. But this wasn't a problem because it lived in complete harmony with God. But the story took a turn when evil entered the world and that harmony

A couple of years ago, my wife and I were thinking about making some changes to our kitchen—relocating a few of the cabinets, replacing some drawer fronts, creating more counter space, and painting. Things were going well, but when we "differed" on the layout of one of the corners, I found myself thinking, "What would Jesus do?" I was sure He'd side with me since we'd both been carpenters, but as my mind quickly scrolled through the Gospels, I couldn't think of a single examp

Giving back has gained popularity in America over the past few decades. Businesses create opportunities for their employees—regardless of title or position—to engage in serving their communities through things like picking up street trash, cleaning city parks, or serving food to the under-resourced. After a few hours of much-appreciated service, shoes and shirts are changed, and everyone heads back to their regular jobs. Candidates running for public office are often filmed

The man who had a profound influence on my life as a young follower of Jesus introduced me to the Five M's. I share them here with the hope it will challenge you as it has me for the past 40 years. It goes like this: When God has something He wants done, he starts by choosing a Man (person): man, woman, or even child. How He goes about His choosing is not always clear, but everything starts with a person. Next, God gives that Man a Message: there's something important He

Growing up as a child, it seemed I was always being told NOT to do something, and the real zinger was when my parents would add, "Because the Bible says so." While today I understand the wisdom of many of those don'ts, back then it felt like the Bible was a giant book of rules bent on sucking the fun from my life. As I got older, I learned to manipulate the system by asking, "What's wrong with it?" I wanted chapter and verse, and if there was none to be found, I'd feel p