Why Is Christian Dating So Weird?
Christian dating can be awkward and downright weird sometimes. But let’s be fair. All dating is awkward—for those inside and outside the church. How could it not be? On a first date,…
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Eric Demeter
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Eric’s passion is to invigorate people for Christ and to create opportunities for the marginalized around the world. He also loves teaching on topics such as conflict resolution, identity, relationships and spiritual formation. He holds an undergraduate degree in interdisciplinary science from Purdue University. In addition, he earned a Master’s degree in theological studies from Bethel University (IN).
Why Gratitude Is a Spiritual Discipline
It’s almost unbelievable that Jesus heals 10 lepers in Luke 17 simultaneously. Without fanfare, He simply commands the motley crew, “Go, show yourselves to the priest.” They exit stage-left and…
The Prosperity Gospel Creates Poor Christians
Editor’s note: This piece first ran in 2015. We are posting again in light of Benny Hinn’s recent comments indicating that he is now rejecting prosperity theology. He recently told…
3 Dating Mistakes Christians Need to Avoid
Believe or not, dating is like doing squats. Let me explain. For the most part, I am free—just as you are—to try any type of squat. There is no wrong…
Don’t Be Paralyzed By Indecision
In high school I wanted to flirt with a group of cute cheerleaders. But to infiltrate the sea of pompoms I needed to traverse a low hanging rope. It dangled…
5 Ways Couples Sabotage Their Relationships Without Knowing It
“I just want to be married,” my friend Stephanie revealed in despair. Her shoulders shrugged. The pain in her voice was obvious. She began pouring out the deep disappointment in…
Why Was the God of the Old Testament So Violent?
Wes Craven, the famous writer and director of horror movies, could have scripted several of the gruesome human catastrophes in the Old Testament. Gut-wrenching Bible stories of God killing children,…
A Guide to Being Single During the Holidays
The holidays have arrived at lighting speed. And shockingly, my 40th birthday is right around the corner, as well. “What happened to the time?” I ask myself. It seems like…
Purity Is More Than Saving Sex for Marriage
The dreaded teenage sex talk arrived from my mother. I was trapped in her car as she drove, then she blurted, “Keep it in your pants and don’t impregnate anyone.”…
Moving on From a Mistake Doesn’t Have to be Hard
In the classic ’80s movie Back to the Future, Marty McFly journeys back in time to fix the mistakes of his dysfunctional family. Spoiler alert: He succeeds just in the…
When Your Calling Isn’t Something You Want to Do
El Shaddai, Elohim, and Adonai are all salient names for God in the Bible, but Cosmic Joker is also a suitable title. Why? Because God has a track record of…
4 Pieces of Dating Advice That Are Actually Helpful
As I’ve noted before, if you’re single, you’ve most likely received your fair share of dating advice—both helpful and extremely unhelpful. It’s amazing, with how much dating advice is out…
5 Horrible Pieces of Dating Advice
Chances are, whether you’re happily single, recently single or have ever been single, you’ve been the recipient of a litany of dating advice over the years. Some of it is…