The Intersection of Faith and Culture
Theology. It’s the study of the nature of God and religious belief. It’s the ongoing conversation about God, what is said in the Bible, and how He is working in our world. On August 1, Prairie Bible Institute will launch Theology 100, a free online one-credit course, for all those wanting […]
Because it sure feels that way The Problem I’ve often felt frustrated when reading my Bible. I’ll flip through its delicate pages, hoping I’ll hear something from God. Because isn’t that what’s supposed to happen? I always hear stories about people who hear God talking to them as if they […]
I will be honest. When I get my pay cheque I don’t always feel generous towards others. My first thought is keeping it all. My mind is consumed with student loan balances and costly bills. The rising cost of education has put the millennial generation in precarious financial waters. Education often feels […]
Atheists are a hard group to pin down. They are defined not by what they believe, but by what they don’t believe — namely, God. Because of this, atheism is by definition a negative belief, not a positive one. Holding a negative belief can at times be problematic. It would […]
My family keeps the Sabbath. Not religiously — as in, we don’t always do religious things. But we are pretty religious about “keeping” it. Usually we go to church. Usually we eat simply — eggs and toast is normal fare for Sunday dinners. Usually we say “no” to invitations and […]
I’m not a bitter and angry feminist. Oh, no. I’m a Jesus-following, joy-filled feminist, a Jesus-made-a-feminist-out-of-me feminist. I’m no man-hater: I’m surrounded by good men, brave men who celebrate, affirm, welcome, strengthen, and protect. There’s no bitterness in my words, my axes aren’t for grinding. I’m ready to beat them […]