Most people recognize that they need rest from their busy and hectic lives. But what this usually means is taking a slight “pause” so they can get just enough energy to get back to their busy and hectic lives. In this sense, “rest” simply becomes another tool, another blunt object, to force the machine to …
Benjamin Franklin exerted an enormous influence on the eventual shape of the American republic. Though he was not a Christian, Franklin was no enemy of religion. When the Constitutional Convention of 1787 bogged down over the issue of representation in the new Congress, Franklin called a halt to the rancor and implored his fellows to …
A Sparrow Falls, an Empire Rises—Benjamin Franklin (1706 – 1790) Read More »
As noted in part one of this post, when the church rejects truth for the sake of becoming relevant to society, the result is false worship and promotion of unbiblical religious practice. How then can this error be prevented or corrected within the church? First, the church must not seek relevance within culture on conditions …
Over the last two centuries, the Western church has languished under an intense pressure to be relevant within a society that has become more and more leery of absolute truth. Authority is mocked, and relativism is embraced. Many churches have mitigated the truth of God’s Word in order not to offend “cultural sensitivities.” Rather than …
Editor’s note: This post is part of a series featuring outstanding excerpts from student papers at the BibleMesh Institute, which offers affordable online training for local churches, schools, and ministries. The author’s name has been withheld for privacy and security purposes. He is preparing to serve as a missionary in the Horn of Africa. Jesus …
In 1922, Emily Post became a household name when her book, Etiquette, In Society, In Business, In Politics, and At Home, soared to the top of America’s bestseller list. Over the years, the work remained popular as her descendants updated it to fit changing times and social customs. Yet notably, some of the work’s foundational …