God makes it clear that we are to display God’s love, even to those who are mean and hateful to us. You have heard that the law of Moses says, “Love your neighbor” and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In
I used to think that marriage was the culmination of life. The best gift, ever. Once you got married, your fairy tale complete as you rode off into the sunset with your true love. (Thank you, Disney.) I’ve always been a sucker for a romantic comedy. I watch Hallmark movies
I remember years ago when I tuned into a message by a Christian speaker who was addressing guilt… He asked the audience a simple question: “How many of you have trouble dealing with your past?” There was a pause. He continued. “You know why? It’s because you don’t believe it’s
For two years I traveled with Josh McDowell, helping to wake people up to the fact that pornography has become an epidemic in America — despite the fact that few seem to recognize the problem. I know first-hand the devastation it causes, and how easy it is to become addicted
Love is… what? From movies to music to everyday conversation, we sure do use this word a lot. “I love me some pickle juice!” … “I love this movie!” …. “Baby, I love you!” The word doesn’t actually convey explicit depth, does it? It’s why we gals love to ask,
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
A.W. Tozer, a famous Christian thinker, is known for penning the words, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” He uses this statement to open his book Knowledge of the Holy. Even if you are not a Christian, there is much
Welcome! In this post, let’s look at the word “tolerance,” and whether society pushes its intended meaning. Tolerance, traditionally, is defined as respectfully acknowledging another’s subjective beliefs and opinions — without endorsing or accepting them. As Josh McDowell puts it, “…loving someone with whom you may totally disagree.” Today, society
Welcome! In this post Josh shares nine ways Christians can show Christ relevant in our secular culture. We can’t just claim “Christ is truth” anymore, says Josh. We must provide historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Bible, but also share the deep and personal convictions we’ve gained through our
Welcome! Let’s talk about boundaries, which we need to make good, ethical choices. On what should we base the boundaries we establish in our life? It‘s not enough to base our morality on the Ten Commandments or other boundaries mentioned in the Bible. That’s because it’s not the rules themselves
Hi there! We’re Jennifer Davis and Anne Clark. Having the opportunity to work with Josh McDowell, we’ve learned just how important self-image is. Josh says it affects every relationship in our lives. For that reason, we’re going to chat about how to develop a healthy self-image and why it’s so
As I mentioned in my previous post, our shame and self-image plays a significant factor in the unhealthy thoughts and actions we struggle with on a daily basis. Many of us don’t yet see ourselves as God sees us, because we’re stuck in seeing ourselves as the world, friends, and
Do you entertain “high” or “low” thoughts about God? Why is it super important that we know God’s true nature? In his classic book, The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer puts it this way: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing
For most of my life I believed I was a worthless sinner, only tolerated by God because of Jesus’ work on the cross. Sure, I “knew” that God loved me, but I believed that I was still a “wretch” with minimal value. Throughout my years in ministry, I’ve known many
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
Let’s try to picture the arrest and death of Jesus from His disciples’ point of view: These mostly rough and tumble guys had walked away from their ordinary lives to follow Jesus. In return, for the next few years, they got to bask in the notoriety of being part of
Welcome! In this post let’s talk about some of the misconceptions of how Christians are viewed by society. One of the craziest ironies of our time is this: We are bombarded with so much information that it is difficult to separate fact from fiction. It has become way too easy
At Josh McDowell Ministry, we focus a great deal on Christian Apologetics. In other words, we work hard to defend Christianity, providing reasons to help people confidently believe in Jesus and the Christian message. In another article we sought to defend the biblical case for apologetics. Peter, Apollos, Paul and
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
The struggle is real to clearly see God’s nature — and to steadily move toward Him. Are you have trouble loving God? In surfing the Internet recently, we ran across a personal blog in which the writer explained why she doesn’t believe in God. She shared that as a child,
If we view God as “always loving,” can we be nonchalant about sin? MercyMe, a great contemporary Christian band, is known for penning a number of songs about God’s grace covering sin. “Smile like you just got away with something,” croons the band. “Why? ‘Cause you just got away with
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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