Picture the scene. A church member has lost a family friend, and seeking comfort asks a pastor: “Do dogs go to heaven?” Since our family adopted two rescue puppies over the past eight years, Aster (now 8 years young), and Ranger (2), people engage know us as “dog people” and share “dog stuff” all the … Read more
If you’ve ever sat in a Bible study, scrolled through a comment section about the Bible online, or had a late-night conversation with a skeptical friend, you’ve probably run into the question: Does the Bible have errors in it? It’s one of the most common questions people ask about Christianity. Obviously Christians hold Scripture in … Read more
Have you ever wondered whether God still speaks today — and if He does, how you’re supposed to recognize it? It’s one of the most common questions I hear as a pastor. People imagine hearing an audible voice, like something out of a movie, and when it doesn’t happen, they wonder if they’re doing faith … Read more
I met Ken and Margie Blanchard when I served a church on the west coast. They are faithful and generous Christians, attending the church I served in between their travels across the country and globe. Both are quick to hug, speak to people, and offer Ken’s famous “praisings.” They also run one of the largest … Read more