Where is Peng Shuai? Perhaps you have seen the social media posts asking this question. But, first, unless you are a hardcore tennis fan, you might need some clarity on about Peng Shuai. She is a Chinese professional tennis player with outstanding accomplishments in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). She rose to world number 14 …
Continue...I have been keeping up with what is often simply referred to in my circles as “Dobbs.” This morning, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard the oral arguments in this case. Dobbs challenges the constitutionality of Mississippi’s 2018 Gestational Age Act, which bans abortions of unborn children whose gestational age is more …
Continue...Below is my response to an email I received that asked the following question: “I believe church should be for all of God’s children. No exceptions. I am a gay man. My question is, would I be fully accepted with no judgment and fully welcome and able to serve at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church?” I …
Continue...As a husband, pastor, and the father of eight children, five of whom are daughters, there are many reasons I am deeply troubled by H.R. 5, legislation ironically named the Equality Act. In this article, I want to focus on my concerns as a girl dad who loves sports. As a girl dad, I am …
Continue...When I speak at churches, I am constantly amazed by how many services are designed and executed in a way that excludes everyone but the 20 percent of members who are the most active. Worship services in the local church are rightly designed for the gathered community of believers to grow in the gospel and …
Continue...When I hear the name William Carey, I immediately think of gospel missions, and rightly so. After all, Carey has been labeled the father of Modern Missions. He has not carried this designation because he was the first missionary but because of his significance in turning the tide of evangelical thought in favor of prioritizing …
Continue...Difficult issues are all around us, and if we have or take care of children, hard and awkward discussions are inevitable. In light of this, David Prince, Dan Darling, Phillip Bethancourt, Chip Dean, and Naomi Overton had a helpful conversation at the ERLC National Conference called “Talking to Your Kids About Difficult Issues”. We hope …
Continue...Dear Christian sports fan, coaches are people too. It seems like something that should not have to be said, but we live in an era that tends to dehumanize coaches. The dehumanization goes in two opposing directions. On the one hand, coaches are often idolized to the point of being deified. And on the other …
Continue...How can parents make informed decisions on complex issues such as school, sports, media, and technology? Daniel Patterson sits down with panelists Nicole Lino, Tony Reinke, and David Prince to share some practical advice for parents navigating these issues.
Continue...Dan Darling sits down with Naomi Cramer Overton, David Prince, Chip Dean, and Phillip Bethancourt to discuss how to talk to your children about difficult issues in today's culture.
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