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Jewelry in American Culture: Understanding Masculinity and Femininity
Jewelry has played a significant role in human culture for centuries, reflecting beauty, status, and personal expression. In American...

Brent Madaris
Jan 124 min read


The Tithe: An Old Testament Command or a New Testament Principle?
The tithe is 10% Tithing has long been a topic of discussion and debate within Christian circles. The central question often revolves...

Brent Madaris
Jan 106 min read


Understanding the "Tongues of Angels" in 1 Corinthians 13:1
There is a controversial interpretation of 1 Corinthians 13:1, which claims that Paul supports the use of a mystical, ecstatic "angelic...

Brent Madaris
Jan 83 min read


Walking the Fine Line: Celebrating Ministry Successes Without Falling into Self-Promotion
LARGER THAN LIFE - A LEGEND IN YOUR OWN MIND In ministry, celebrating successes is a natural and often uplifting part of the journey....

Brent Madaris
Jan 63 min read


The Dark Night of the Soul: An Individual Journey Through Darkness
The Dark Night Of The Soul Is A Harrowing Experience This article will explore the Dark Night of the Soul—what it is, why it happens, and...

Brent Madaris
Dec 31, 20246 min read


Breaking Free from the Cycles of Grief: Finding Hope in the Word of God
Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming journey. Among its stages, depression can be the most enduring and challenging to...

Brent Madaris
Dec 30, 20246 min read


Smelly Feet and Rosy Illusions: Embracing Authenticity Over Perfection
Something smells like roses! Someone once quipped, "Everyone knows you have smelly feet. Just don’t take your socks off so we can smell...

Brent Madaris
Dec 30, 20244 min read


Paul, Castaway, and Eternal Security: Addressing Misinterpretations of Key Texts
Nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus A recent Facebook post argued that the Apostle Paul did not teach...

Brent Madaris
Dec 27, 20244 min read


The Emotion of Christmas
The holidays bring out many different emotions. For many, Thanksgiving and Christmas are times of joy, love, and sometimes sadness. These...

Brent Madaris
Dec 25, 20243 min read


The Meaning of Christmas: The Hope That Changes Everything!
Christmas is a season of wonder and joy, but its meaning reaches far beyond the nativity scene. It’s a celebration of the incarnation—the...

Brent Madaris
Dec 24, 20243 min read


Is the Bus Ministry Outdated? A Biblical and Practical Defense
Bring Them In! The question of whether the bus ministry is outdated has become increasingly debated in recent years. Critics argue it is...

Brent Madaris
Dec 23, 20246 min read


Stop Abandoning “Dead” Churches: A Call to Revitalize, Not Resign
Years ago, Evangelist Maze Jackson became deeply distressed at the state of weak and struggling churches. He was speaking to someone...

Brent Madaris
Dec 20, 20246 min read


“Our Church Is Dying, But They’d Rather Die Than Change.”
A troubling sentiment is increasingly voiced in discussions about the state of the church today: Consider the following quote. "Our...

Brent Madaris
Dec 19, 20246 min read


Unconditional Love, Misunderstood? Balancing Grace, Sin, and Sanctification in the Christian Life
The Cross - Where God's Love For Sinners Was Fully Displayed! A man made the following statement: "God doesn’t love you any less when...

Brent Madaris
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Addressing the Rise of Self-Appointed Watchdogs in the Faith: Guardians or Aggressors?
“But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.” (Galatians 5:15) In the digital age, the Body...

Brent Madaris
Dec 17, 20249 min read


The Importance of Vetting Pastoral Candidates: Lessons from 1 Timothy 5
The Shepherd and the Sheep In the Apostle Paul’s letter to Timothy, we find invaluable wisdom about leadership within the church. One...

Brent Madaris
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Did Jesus ever truly have Judas’s heart?
The question of whether Jesus ever had Judas’s heart is deeply theological and often debated. From a biblical perspective, Jesus knew...

Brent Madaris
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Redeemed by the Blood: The Priceless Cost of Salvation
But God Forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the...

Brent Madaris
Dec 10, 20246 min read


Be Ye Holy: Living A Christlike Life
Holiness is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity, yet it is central to our walk with God. In 1 Peter 1:13-16, the Bible...

Brent Madaris
Dec 2, 20244 min read


Clearing Up the Confusion: Understanding Matthew 18:15–20
Few passages in Scripture have been as frequently quoted—or misunderstood—as Matthew 18:15–20. Many read it as a step-by-step manual for...

Brent Madaris
Dec 2, 20247 min read
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