AUTHOR
Don Strand
How Does God Speak to People Today?
With heartfelt conviction believers want to know God’s will for their lives and how to honor their heavenly Father. So how can we hear from God?
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Biblical Fathering: On Being Forthright
As opposed to the authoritarian and permissive parenting styles many of us experienced during childhood, here’s why being forthright is the biblical approach to fathering.
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Biblical Fathering: On Being Flexible
The father of old was to hold himself above outward displays of emotion and be above question regarding his decisions as well. Yet, a biblical dad needs to be willing to show how he feels and admit mistakes when he is wrong. Here is some practical advice for fathers on being flexible.
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Biblical Fathering: On Being Fair
In Ephesians 6:4 we see four principles for every Christian father. In this post we focus on the first principle: fathers are to be fair.
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Does God Play Favorites?
Why do we find numerous passages in the Bible where God clearly favors some people over others? What is the difference between favoritism and God’s favor?
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Salvation in Christ Alone: What Is “The Great Exchange”?
Christians know Jesus paid their debt on the cross, but he did even more for every believer. Understanding “The Great Exchange” helps Christians to better rest in the finished work of Christ on their behalf.
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3 Important Things Jesus Teaches Us About Biblical Prosperity
In today’s interconnected world, money is essential for daily living because most of us no longer raise our food, sew our clothes, or build our own homes. In Matthew 6:30-33, Jesus teaches us three important things about money.
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Biblical Fathering: On Being Firm
Fathers need to set the example. When dads are obedient to the command to be the spiritual leader of their family, when they live in obedience to Christ and are committed to being fair, flexible, and firm in a biblical way, their children begin to understand the need for obedience to the authority of their Christ-centered father.
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There but for the Grace of God Go I
I lived most of my adult years as a non-believer. I was ambivalent about the abortion issue, but if pressed, I would have sided with those who see it as a “choice” issue. On this side of salvation, however, it is impossible not to see the horrible consequences of abortion on society, mothers and fathers who make that choice, and most certainly the unborn.
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