Should Christians Pledge Allegiance?
Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran September during the NFL season. This week, the conversation around protests was renewed after Lebron James and other NBA players and coaches took a…
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Preston Sprinkle
Exploring the big questions about allegiance, patriotism and the Bible.
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What American Christians Can Learn From Colin Kaepernick
Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran when Colin Kaepernick was the quarterback of the 49ers. He has been a free agent since 2017. Colin Kaepernick just might be the most…
4 Ways the Modern Church Looks Nothing Like the Early Church
I often hear Christians say that we should be more like the early church. And I must admit, I’ve been one of those Christians. But if we linger on how…
The Sexuality of Singleness
(Editor’s Note: This piece originally appeared on PrestonSprinkle.com. It has been republished with permission.) In my last post, I reviewed part of Stan Grenz’s book on sexual ethics, focusing on the purpose…
A Deeper Look at the Meaning of Sex
I’ve been blogging a lot about sex recently. I hope you don’t mind. But if you’re reading this, my guess is that you probably don’t mind at all. Sex and…
What the Church Gets Wrong About Singleness and Marriage
Church can be a tough place for single people. Most Christians don’t realize it, unless they’re single, but if you step back and look at our Christian culture, you’ll see…
Does the Bible Contradict Itself?
Does the Bible contradict itself? Most people answer this question either with an adamant “Yes!” or passionate “No!” Too often, though, both sides fail to understand or represent the other…
Why Do Christians Get So Many Christmas Story Details Wrong?
Christians are prone to believe things that are familiar, even if the familiar is not true. The story of Christmas is a perfect example. Like barnacles on a whale’s underbelly,…
Why Do Christians Get So Many Christmas Story Details Wrong?
Current What you might not know about these holiday traditions. Share Facebook 1,050 Twitter 0 Christians are prone to believe things that are familiar, even if the familiar is not…
Worship Isn’t about Music
I’ll never forget my Sunday school teacher telling us we’ll spend all eternity worshiping God. The glee on her face wasn’t replicated by the room of 7-year-old kids who just…
Where Does the Bible Say Extra-Marital Sex is Wrong?
God loves sex. The first two commands recorded in the Bible are “have dominion over creation,” and then “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:26-28). In other words, rule the world…
When Is It Time to Find a New Church?
[Editor’s note: This summer, we’ll be bringing in different experts to answer your questions for our weekly advice column. Today’s answer is written by Preston Sprinkle, the vice president of…
Does the Bible Contradict Itself?
Does the Bible contradict itself? Most people answer this question either with an adamant “Yes!” or passionate “No!” Too often, though, both sides fail to understand or represent the other…
Being a Christian Doesn’t Always Look Like You Think It Should
Christian subcultures are an entertaining phenomenon. Multiple brands of Christianity claim the same Lord and read the same Bible, and yet they promote a set of values sometimes as different…
There’s More to the End Times Than Being Left Behind
I remember being scared to death of the rapture growing up. Whenever I called for my mom from the other room and she didn’t immediately answer, I’d start to freak…