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1. Is God Responsible for a Pedophile's Attractions?

To ensure that there is no misunderstanding of any kind, please say these words out loud, slowly and clearly: Michael Brown is not comparing homosexuality to pedophilia. Michael Brown is not calling homosexuals ...

Created on 09 April 2019

2. My Uncontrollable Sobbing While Watching 'Unplanned' Scared My Wife

This weekend, history was made as the Unplanned movie opened in more than 1,100 theaters across the nation. And you can expect the backlash to be intense. And I mean very intense. The foundations of the ...

Created on 28 March 2019

3. Is Jesus Kosher for Jews?

I've heard many rabbis say, "Christianity is a beautiful religion, and it's wonderful for the Gentiles. But it's not for us Jews. We have our own covenant with God. We have the Torah." On the surface, ...

Created on 27 March 2019

4. For Israel, Purim Is Anything But an Irrelevant Ancient Holiday

In the words of Ecclesiastes, there is nothing new under the sun. This is especially true when it comes to the nation of Israel. The ancient foes of Israel are the current foes of Israel. And to this day, ...

Created on 22 March 2019

5. Have Millions of Christians Been Misled About the Second Coming of Jesus?

We've heard it taught for years. Jesus is coming like a thief in the night, so be ready. He could come at any moment, without any warning, so stay alert. You don't want to be left behind! I remember hearing ...

Created on 20 March 2019

6. Did African Methodists Save Their Denomination or Perpetuate Its Bigotry?

Earlier this week, the United Methodists "rejected an effort by more progressive members of the global church to lift the denomination's ban on same-sex marriage and LGBT clergy." Had the vote been left ...

Created on 28 February 2019

7. Hollywood Gives Abortion an R Rating

Hollywood, which worships at the altar of a woman's "right" to abortion, is about to be shaken by a new movie. It is called Unplanned, and it tells the story of Abby Johnson, formerly a Planned Parenthood ...

Created on 26 February 2019

8. Are Christian Leaders More Likely to Commit Sexual Sin?

Are Christian leaders more likely than others to engage in sexual misconduct? To the extent that they are truly Christian, the answer is certainly no. But to the extent they are still human, the answer ...

Created on 15 February 2019

9. Honest Questions for Gov. Cuomo About Abortion

According to a Feb. 6, 2019, op ed in The New York Times by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, "The president and the religious right are spreading falsehoods about abortion laws to inflame their base." ...

Created on 07 February 2019

10. Is It Too Late for America?

Has America passed the point of no return? Have we fallen too far to recover? It's true that we've had spiritual revivals and great awakenings in the past. But have we ever sunk this low? We're talking ...

Created on 15 January 2019

11. Is It Too Late for America?

Has America passed the point of no return? Have we fallen too far to recover? It's true that we've had spiritual revivals and great awakenings in the past. But have we ever sunk this low? We're talking ...

Created on 15 January 2019

12. Understanding Why Many Non-Christians Hate the Bible

Many Christians read the Quran (or, at least select quotes from the Quran) with abhorrence. "The God of the Quran is bloodthirsty and cruel!" they exclaim. But many non-Christians read the Bible with the ...

Created on 09 January 2019

13. Once Again, 'The New York Times' Misunderstands and Mocks Evangelical Christians

In a year-end op-ed piece for The New York Times, Katherine Stewart alleges that, "The Christian nationalist movement today is authoritarian, paranoid and patriarchal at its core. They aren't fighting ...

Created on 02 January 2019

14. What Am I Missing When It Comes to Immigration?

Over the years, I have rarely addressed the question of immigration. That's because I have no expertise in the matter and find it much better to solicit the wisdom of experts. Why give my opinion if it's ...

Created on 27 December 2018

15. Sudden Destruction Is Coming to the Whole World

The images are disturbing, unnerving. But they are real. All too real. A rock band is performing in Indonesia to the delight of the audience when suddenly, without warning, a massive wave sweeps them off ...

Created on 26 December 2018

16. When the Boy in Drag Danced at the Gay Bar and the Gay Community Did Not Protest

... e original): Michael Brown is not equating homosexual practice with pedophilia. Michael Brown is not calling all homosexuals pedophiles. I even encouraged readers to repeat these lines every few parag ...

Created on 21 December 2018

17. Is This 'Progressive' Theology Destroying the Church?

So-called "progressive" Christians love to bash conservative Christians. They call us "dinosaurs." They mock us as "outdated fundamentalists." They taunt us as "Bible bashers." They claim to be the enlightened ...

Created on 18 December 2018

18. A Short Primer on the Bible and Homosexual Practice

Once again, the Christian world is abuzz with controversy over the Bible and homosexual practice, as if this were a difficult or ambiguous subject. To the contrary, the Scriptures are totally clear: Homosexual ...

Created on 10 December 2018

19. Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?

...  us closer towards that goal? I believe the Lord is saying, "Yes, it is time!" Will you add your "Amen"? Dr. Michael Brown served as a leader in the Brownsville Revival from 1996–2000, out of which w ...

Created on 05 December 2018

20. Let's Help Lauren Daigle Rather Than Condemn Her

We've seen this show before. A Christian recording artist (or author) becomes very popular, reaching beyond a typical church audience and becoming popular in the larger world. He (or she) is then asked ...

Created on 04 December 2018