The Gnostic West: Ancient Heresy and the Contemporary Western Worldview (Pt. 2)

Dean Kooper

The modern West has embraced the ancient Gnostic heresy. We have made ourselves to be god and believe true fulfillment only comes from living out our inner desires....

The Collapse of American Education (Pt. 2) – Our Squandered Inheritance

Sam Kastensmidt

It is the Christian religion which is responsible for the greatest educational development in the world. But we have squandered our inheritance....

The Gnostic West: Ancient Heresy and the Contemporary Western Worldview (Pt. 1)

Dean Kooper

Most westerners today have embraced the ancient heresy of Gnosticism without even realizing it....

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Who Stands Fast?

Institute for Faith & Culture

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, famed German Lutheran theologian and opponent to the Nazis, argues that is only allegiance to God that empowers men to stand fast in the face of...

Thinking Deeply About Wealth with Basil the Great

Matthew Chandler

One of the recurring topics of Jesus’ ministry was the nature of money and wealth management. Therefore, it is no surprise the same topic received further treatment in...

The Grand Designer of the Cosmos

Tom DeRosa

The heavens declare the glory of God and modern science developed because men sought to understand the world God created, in hopes of understanding God's glory....

A Plea for the Second Verse of ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’

Dr. Stephen O. Presley

It all started as a hunt for a simple classroom illustration. I was teaching a seminary course on Christian history and preparing a lecture on the events of...

Thanksgiving is Just One of Five Pilgrim Achievements Four Centuries Ago

Scott Powell

The Thanksgiving holiday, which commemorates one part of the Pilgrim story, remains the favorite holiday for many Americans—and for good reasons beyond enjoying a feast. With our country...

Reformation Day: Why October 31st Is a Big Deal

Rob Pacienza

On October 31, people around the world will celebrate Halloween. In the United States, this usually entails carving pumpkins, eating candy corn, and placing signs by candy bowls...

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