Are Christians Against Popular Culture?
Should Christians be for or against culture? That’s a great question, but the first thing you need to do in any conversation is define your terms. So, what is culture? Culture is simply what people make of the world; it’s everything from barbecue to art museums to songs to movies and everything else in between…
What is Marriage and What is Marriage For?
Marriage is a good idea because it is God’s idea (see Gen 1:27-28; 2:21-25). Rulings in the Supreme Court (see Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015) or laws considered or passed in congress (like the misnamed and misleading “Respect for Marriage Act”) won’t change that. As our culture once again tries to redefine marriage, this time…
God’s Faithfulness
This week our team ventured into the most dangerous community in the Eastern Cape: Lavender Hills. One of our team values is Joyful Resilience, which God gave us lots of opportunities to practice through sickness, fear, and humbling experiences. We worked with Rise Up, a ministry run by Pastor Ivan, who works full-time to be…