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Do Human Technologies Ever Threaten Divine Sovereignty?

There are two answers to whether God is threatened today by the amazing technology and ability of the human race.

Seven Encouraging Reasons to Pray

Christian people have something that at some point, most people in our community and in our country will feel that they need—to pray. Christians know how to pray, or at least we should. 

But do we know why we pray? Here are seven reasons we pray which are meant to encourage you in your pursuit of Jesus Christ. 

Where Do Our Thoughts Come From?

I know I am not the first to have this kind of “moment”. When we sit still for long enough, all kinds of things bubble to the surface of our consciousness. But where exactly do our thoughts come from? 

Does God Want Me to be Happy?

The French philosopher Blaise Pascal made the following observation back in the 17thcentury: “All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves.”

Recommended Resources on Sexuality

Many of us have big questions about sexuality. What does the Bible actually say about same-sex relationships? What does it look like to faithfully follow Jesus as someone who is same-sex attracted/gay? And how can the church best love, support and share the gospel with sexual minorities? Thankfully, the last decade or so has seen the production of lots of great resources to help Christians wrestle with these questions, but we don’t always know where to start, so here’s a list of recommended resources on sexuality and related topics.

All of this has convinced me that churches and families should be collaborators, rather than competitors.