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What happened to the ancient gods? How did Christianity so quickly replace idols that had been worshiped for more than a millennium? Today, Vice President of the Colson Fellows Program Michael Craven continues his theological reflection on idolatry and the Christian worldview. —————————— Zeus, Apollo, Artemis and the rest of the Greco-Roman pantheon once dominated the ancient world. But within a […]
In last week’s blog, we turned to the book of Proverbs for wisdom on getting information and advice, and then we applied that wisdom to having discernment when going online. Let’s revisit those passages through the lens of seeking counsel: “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” (Proverbs 12:15, […]
Brought to you by Key Points After losing her family home in the Spokane Complex wildfires, Elysium Mahnke was surprised by California firefighters who offered both encouragement and nearly $1,000. Mercy begins by seeing the person behind the role, the grief behind the smile, and the need behind the ordinary moment. Biblical compassion does not […]
Brought to you by Key Points Myspace nostalgia reveals more than a desire for old profile songs and Top 8 friends; it points to a longing for a more human internet. Human beings were created for rest, meaningful work, and relationship, but sin distorts those desires. Modern social media often encourages endless consumption rather than […]
Brought to you by Key Points Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 outreach is bringing movie experiences, themed hospital wear, and moments of imagination to children in hospitals. Joy does not deny suffering, but it can create room to breathe, laugh, play, and remember that pain is not the whole story. Jesus made room for […]
Augustine of Hippo famously wrote: “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” Like Augustine, our hearts can lead us to false gods. Today on Breakpoint, my colleague Michael Craven, Vice President & Dean of the Colson Fellows Program, offers a theological reflection on idolatry. […]
Brought to you by Key Points Uber and Zipline’s drone delivery partnership reflects a growing culture of instant convenience and ever-shorter waiting times. Technology can be a good gift, especially when it helps deliver food, medicine, and necessary supplies more quickly. Convenience becomes spiritually dangerous when it trains us to expect every part of life, […]
By Michael Gryboski, Editor Wednesday, September 09, 2026 SUNY Broome Community College in Binghamton, N.Y. | Screenshot: Google Maps Another Christian club is suing a public New York college for refusing to allow the student organization to require that its leaders be practicing Christians. Campus Bible Fellowship (CBF) filed the lawsuit last week in the […]
Many grandparents would say that being a traditional grandparent is a lot more fun than being a parent. You get the joy of having grandkids in your life and doing fun stuff together on the weekends without the responsibility of actually parenting them during the week. That being said, many grandparents don’t realize the strategic […]
Brought to you by Key Points Dolly Parton’s passing invites readers to consider the difference between worldly success and a meaningful legacy. Scripture measures a faithful life by obedience, love, generosity, and the way we use what God has entrusted to us. God gives each person gifts, talents, resources, and opportunities that can be used […]