The advent of social media has given every person a stage and microphone to voice themselves in front of a large audience. This has given us the ability to speak out against racial prejudice and injustice. This is a good thing! The Old Testament prophets repeatedly voiced God’s charge to
Perhaps you are familiar with the Old Testament book of Ruth, a 4-chapter story layered with tragedy, blessings, and the reminder to trust God. Naomi, a Hebrew, along with her husband and two grown sons, forsakes her hometown of Bethlehem to escape a famine. The family settles into nearby Moab
For 50+ years, Josh McDowell Ministry has been leading seekers into a deeper knowledge of God’s truth and power. We offer you our accumulated knowledge and research to help you find truth and encouragement to live a healthy and whole life in Christ. What Doubting Thomas Teaches Us When we
WWJD: What Would Jesus Do? Lately we’ve been hearing people say, “2020 is turning out to be a very. bad. year.” Agreed. And not in just one corner of the globe, but all around it. People are tired, worried, and afraid. So perhaps it’s time to revisit an acronym that
We are deeply grieved by the killing of George Floyd. His death reflects an indifference to humanity and ignores the inherent dignity of the Creator in each of us. This, and the succeeding protests that have flowed from the pain of injustice, serve as a national reminder that the sin
Ephesians 2 tells us that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. When we repent of our sin and accept Jesus as our savior, He restores our broken relationship with God, that we might live with Him forever. But what about people who die without hearing about
Religious persecution is alive and well in our world. While we see this happening against numerous religions, perhaps the most persecuted group are Christians. Countless believers have been tortured and killed for confessing Jesus as Lord. Even in the Western world where we have the Constitutional right to freedom of
What is “Christian apologetics”? It’s the activity of providing a rational basis for belief in the Christian faith.When we seek to demonstrate that God exists, that the resurrection of Jesus actually happened, or that the Bible is historically reliable, we are doing the work of Christian apologetics. Is Christian apologetics
God knew that not all of humanity would accept Him, so why did He create us? When God created humanity, He considered it “very good” (Genesis 1:31). God’s assessment can be difficult to understand, considering what people have done against God from the start. You and I, as objects of
A Message from Josh JMM Response What Comes Next? 7 Ways to Minister to Others In Response to the Death of George Floyd Celebrating Juneteenth A Message from Josh What an interesting time we are living in. None of us began the year expecting to be quarantined in our homes,
God wants our prayers! Since creating Adam, He has yearned to be in close relationship with us. Especially during the moments we find hard and scary, God wants us to bring our fears and doubts. Because He cares. He is listening. He is working through all circumstances for the good
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There’s a common objection apologists hear from skeptics: “You can’t quote the Bible to prove the Bible.” The answer to that? Yes and no. Sometimes people try to prove the Bible is true by using what the Bible says concerning itself. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, for example, says that all Scripture
In the midst of addiction, our hope for freedom can be clouded by a loss of control, depression, and isolation. From personal experience, the light at the end of the tunnel becomes more and more dim as failure and shame build. While trapped in my addiction to pornography, I thought
Grandparents, your role is super special. God has given YOU have the unique privilege of having a deep and lasting impact on your grandkids! JOSH: People ask me, “Why do you have an emphasis on grandparents?” Well, I’ve learned over the years that some of the most powerful people in
Welcome! In this post we reflect on the relevance of God, our loving Father. A Father’s Presence Matters Many people would agree that Will Smith jumpstarted his career in the old TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a sitcom in which Will plays a fictionalized younger version of himself as
Welcome! Let’s dive into three foundational truths of Christianity. Committed Christ-followers find these truths compelling enough to exclude all paths other than Jesus. Foundational Truth #1: Jesus Proved His Deity During his 3-year ministry, Jesus repeatedly told His followers that He came from heaven to die for mankind’s sin, to
Welcome! In this post we look at the question “Why did Jesus have to die?” Here’s why the question is critical: if you and I don’t get clear on the need for Jesus’ horrific death on the cross, we’ll never fully grasp the full nature of God. And we’ll cheapen
As our excitement for Easter’s approach builds, I have a question for you: What should be our focus … a chocolate bunny? Or, perhaps, the sweetest love story the world has ever known? Is Easter About a Bunny? I’m fairly certain the Easter Bunny is not real. I’ve found no
Welcome! In this post let’s dive into how our relationship with God infuses us with hope. Hope over our missteps of the past, which God can redeem. Hope for our present. And hope for the future, on the glorious day we will see Him face-to-face. A Christian’s hope is not
What’s the point of all this “Follow Jesus” stuff? Wow! With this blog post, we complete a full year of blogging about the evidence for Christianity — from its historical roots (Jesus really lived!), to why Jesus calls us into relationship with Him. The purpose of this series was simply
Every person needs to “get” why they need Jesus. Last week I spent a good bit of my time with a fabulous young person who was gracious, humble, and open — one of those special people who light up a room simply by entering it. During one of our frequent
The Bible is your daily playbook, not an outdated relic. According to LifeWay Research, more than half of Americans have read little to none of the Bible! About 30 percent look up things in the Bible only when they have to. And less than a quarter have any kind of
The accuracy of history is critical. Even for Christianity. We can look at this photo and make some subjective judgments. We might deduce that the child is somewhere cold. We might also suggest the child’s age, if not also his or her nationality, healthiness, and socioeconomic status. In effect, we’re
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