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Derek J. Brown

17 Custom-Made Temptations Crafted Just for You

By Derek J. Brown / October 25, 2023

It is vital, a matter of life and death, to understand the ways Satan will tempt us to sin. Be on guard against these 17 custom-made temptations—crafted just for you.

Is Poverty More Spiritual?

By Derek J. Brown / October 17, 2023

Some Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries divested themselves of nearly all their possessions and gave themselves to what St. Francis of Assisi called “Lady Poverty.” Should Christians pursue a life of poverty?

2 Things You Need to Know about the Exclusivity of Christ

By Derek J. Brown / October 3, 2023

Some people think it’s unkind to tell others that their religion or worldview is wrong. Why is holding up Jesus Christ as the only way of salvation the most loving thing we can do?

The Element of Physical Attraction in Romantic Relationships

By Derek J. Brown / September 15, 2023

I am regularly asked if it is important for a Christian man or woman to be physically attracted to the person they are dating. In order to fully answer this question, we must consider physical attraction from both a male and female perspective, while also considering why physical attraction may be lacking in either case.

Friend of Sinners: Evangelizing Like Jesus Did

By Derek J. Brown / September 1, 2023

It was a scandal for Jesus to eat with tax collectors (Luke 5:30) and go into their homes (Luke 19:5-6). Here are some things we can learn from Jesus’ model of evangelism.

5 Biblical Exhortations for Single and Married Christians in the Church Body

By Derek J. Brown / May 19, 2023

How do single and married Christians fellowship with and serve each other in a way that honors the blessing of marriage and the gift of singleness?

Should Christians Have a Bucket List?

By Derek J. Brown / December 31, 2021

Lots of people choose to channel their energies toward having as many experiences as possible before they die. Should Christians have a bucket list?

5 Reasons Why Your Child’s Bedtime Matters

By Derek J. Brown / November 6, 2021

If there is one thing that young children lack, it is self-control. Here are five reasons why parents should lovingly establish and faithfully implement a consistent sleep routine.

The Log in Our Eye: Is the Church Filled with Hypocrites?

By Derek J. Brown / November 20, 2020

One reason people give for not being a Christian is that the “church is full of hypocrites.” What does Jesus mean by the word “hypocrite” in Matthew 7:1-5 and Luke 6:37-42?