This world in general, and American culture in particular, cloaks the make-believe with authenticity. The Bible tells us that true authenticity is impossible apart from the gospel.

With poignant lyrics, Passenger has put into words the Millennials’ angst: we feel the dull trauma of our hollowness and long for something real. Our Facebook statuses, tweets, and Instagram photos project only the image we care to present. As the generation that has touted authenticity as the ultimate virtue, we have come to embody the vice we most despise: hypocrisy.

Discernment means more than dissecting Disney films. We need discernment in choosing whether we watch those films in the first place, where we spend our money, and how we use our free time. This seems complicated! Is there even a starting point?

God hasn’t audibly spoken to say which job to take, what career to pursue, or which girl to marry. But he has told you a lot—a whole book full of direction, in fact. Don’t spend your life looking for a sign or enlightenment. God has already spoken. Instead of searching under every mystical rock, keep it simple—go get your Bible and read it.

In part 1, Zach observed that marriage ought to be a spiritual blessing. This week we continue with Part 2—Embracing Marriage as a Social Blessing …

We shouldn’t let anxiety defeat us. But there are things that we ought to be concerned about. How do we know when we’ve crossed the line from legitimate concern to sinful worry?

Psalm 26 teaches us how to harness criticism: it spurs stronger character, deeper trust, and more meaningful worship. Man might criticize for evil, but God intends it for good.

Have you ever let Easter sneak up on you? I sure have, and this year I’m determined to do better. I want the power and cosmic significance of this event to grip me–and my family. Here’s how I plan to do that this year.

A billion dollars is a lot of money. A LOT of money. You have to make someone a millionaire a thousand times before you spend …

Brian Collins reviews two important books that critique the theory of evolution. From the scientific problems to the philosophical, close analysis of evolution reveals significant intellectual problems. Creationism is the biblical view.