We realize this topic is sensitive and can be polarizing. Our highest concern is that the things we present are truthful. Yet in studying for this topic, it has made it very apparent to us that Satan is still in the steal, kill and destroy mode and is determined to pervert God's Word. One thing to note before we begin: many of the newer translations are slanted by the translators … [Read more...] about On Bible Translations
Christian Leaders Endorse “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
We have shared our concerns in the past on the book, Jesus Calling, by Sarah Young. If you haven't read that article, you are welcome to do so here. However, we have not realized how many mainstream Christian leaders are endorsing this book. Just in the past two weeks, we found out that David Jeremiah has joined this camp. Emergent Watch website had an article with this … [Read more...] about Christian Leaders Endorse “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
YWAM Is Training Their Youth in Contemplative Prayer
YWAM is the acronym for Youth With a Mission - a mission organization that trains and sends out youth on mission trips. They have been accepting of contemplative practices in the past, but only recently came out and directly encouraged their trainees to practice contemplative prayer. What is the danger in any Christian, including missionaries, using … [Read more...] about YWAM Is Training Their Youth in Contemplative Prayer
Divorce and Remarriage: Is It Biblical?
It is true that the hard teachings of the New Testament will not be popular with the masses. And you can see from contemporary Christian churches today that they have given in to the world's idea of divorce and remarriage. Standing faithful is no longer necessary. But it does not have to stay that way in our churches. This topic is one that is best taught before the situation … [Read more...] about Divorce and Remarriage: Is It Biblical?
The Christian Woman’s Head Veiling
Editor's note: This is a post we published years ago on my wife's personal blog. And we simply wanted to republish it here at Truth in Word. Thank you! Growing up a Brethren girl and marrying a Mennonite, I've had many opportunities to answer this question: why do you wear that thing on your head? Here I will try to answer that question as pertaining not only … [Read more...] about The Christian Woman’s Head Veiling
On Giving Up The Small Things
We have been reading and researching some on the early Christians. These giants of the faith who lived in the first few hundred years after Christ. And it both humbles and shames us. If they would come and sit in our churches now, what would they say about us? Would they acknowledge that we are following the Way as it is taught in the Scriptures? Would they look on us as soft … [Read more...] about On Giving Up The Small Things