I was born into a conservative Baptist family. My grandfather had been a preacher for decades and we usually attended church wherever he was pastoring. As with most denominations, a …
There’s something almost magical about this time of the year. Everywhere you look, the holiday spirit is on full display. Houses and businesses are decorated with lights and ribbons, creating …
It’s been my experience that Christians who support having guns in church do so by constructing a false dichotomy: Realistic, God-given human agency Foolish, blind trust …
Part Five My 8-year old daughter loves dogs. I don’t mean she really likes dogs, that is ridiculous! No, she adores dogs. In fact, our almost daily ritual is for …
With 58 people killed and 515 injured, last night’s attack in Las Vegas is the most deadly lone-gunman shooting in modern United States history. The carnage and senselessness of this …
As long as I can remember, I have been a Christian. A Pentecostal, Spirit-filled Christian. I can remember my Pastor growing up joking that I was born on one of …
There are three important preliminary comments before exploring our topic. First, we (Heather and Joel) are going to be writing periodically on parenting for EP. Of course, many others will …
One thing that Pentecostals are known for is our commitment to prayer and healing. Well, both are desperately needed in Texas now as hurricane Harvey continues to affect millions of …
We live in an impatient and increasingly anxious world. Is that news? Check your surroundings. You are bombarded 24/7 with cable news, tweets from “important people,” and are able to …
