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.

The effect of Christianity on American culture has made it one of the most humanitarian-conscious countries in the world. While Hindu cultures view suffering as a way to atone for past wrongs and should be allowed to continue, those influenced by the teachings of Jesus emphasize compassion for human life. That's why you see churches and Christian organizations at the forefront of disaster relief, orphan care, and medical aid for the poor and disadvantaged. It's the way of Je

This morning I was reading Matthew 23, and by the time I got to the end I found myself saying, "I don't want to be a Pharisee!" And for good reason: Jesus reserved some of His choicest words for this group of religious elitists, calling them out for: loving titles and places of honor more than loving God (vs 6-7) leading people to hell in the name of religion (v15) focusing on the mundane while missing the things that really matter (v24) being consumed with outward appearance

The other day I read an article that opened with these words: "Churches must work to restore healthy marriages and fatherhood to combat a growing decline in Christianity, according to a survey released by a faith-based group." The article went on to detail how the decline in resident fatherhood and the collapse of marriage are the likely explanations for the increase in religious non-affiliation throughout the United States. While this is certainly bad news, it also reflects

Two thousand years ago, Jesus threw down the gauntlet and issued a challenge: Let no one be left unreached. Go, therefore, and make followers of Me in all the nations… Matthew 28:18 This commission…this GREAT commission…reflects God's heart for people in every corner of the planet. It’s what drives churches and mission organizations to take the message of Jesus around the globe. People groups is a term used to distinguish various peoples of the world. A people group is

It's common these days to find a plethora of books, podcasts, and seminars on the subject of defending the faith. The world's a tough place, and we'd better be armed to the teeth if we're going to engage in conversations about Jesus. Right? But all too often, we find ourselves doing a lot more defending than advancing. "Things are harder today than they used to be," we say. "We've got the internet, advancements in science, and people trusting human reasoning more than God. It

If you’re alive in the 21st century, you know it’s open season on framing Christians as judgmental, bigoted, and homophobic because of their positions on hot-button issues. And it's not just a gentle disagreement; it's an all-out vitriol of demonization. So is it true? Is disagreeing the same as judging? The other day, I saw someone toss a fast-food bag from a moving car and immediately thought, “That’s wrong.” And while I didn’t like it, its wrongness had nothing to do with