Doug’s Columns

What Does “Leaving Room for The Wrath of God” Mean?

There's an odd text in scripture that tells us to 'leave room for the wrath of God'... what's THAT about?

God’s Use of Unlikely Individuals: A Biblical Perspective

Even aside from his miracles and moral perfection, something Jesus did that set him apart from others was challenging religious…

Deceitful Kisses And Flattering Lips

With so much focus on the betrayer's kiss, it's easy to overlook another important detail.

How Do You Pray After Yesterday’s S—Show Trump Verdict? You Pray Like This

Some situations need something bigger than now-I-lay-me-down-to-sleep. Fortunately, God's given us examples of believers bringing out the big guns --…

From Drug-Addled Moron To Best-Selling Christian Author

Some people talk about the 'wild life' they lived before meeting Jesus. Not many go from that to living a…

Young Woman’s Testimony About Falling Away From God Is A Must Watch

Where do you turn when you were raised in the Christian faith and yet somehow life went off the rails…

Have You Ever Heard A Memorial Day Sermon Like This?

The military trains for precisely one thing: to neutralize threats. How should Christians think about that mission, in all of…

We Need More Pastors Like This Football Player

Most people who are so upset about that Butker commencement speech haven't even heard the best parts!

Faith: Pain Or Pleasure?

Continuing with our look at the life of Moses, we turn our attention to how he shook off the setbacks…

This Sermon On Denying Christ Will Shock You

Have you ever denied Christ since becoming a believer? Don't answer before you fully understand the question -- it's trickier…

Embrace The Suck

Expository preaching means you follow the text wherever it takes you... even when it takes you to uncomfortable places at…

Faith: Pain or Pleasure?

It may be fashionable to talk about all the ways that becoming Christian can make your life better... but is…

Pray THIS When Under Attack!

We've all been in dicey situations. But have you ever led an army into battle only to find yourself staring…

Put Your Prayer Life On Steroids

Are you tired of waiting until you're neck-deep in yogurt before you think maybe it's a good idea to ask…

Lepers, Perfume, Daft Disciples & Religious Devils

If you knew you had a fixed date with an executioner's ax, how would you spend your final days? Who…

Sometimes It’s Just You and God

Jesus lost all of his friends. They all fled.

What Do Male Strippers And Pastors Have in Common?

What do you do when the bait-and-switch someone’s trying to snow you with isn’t happening the marketplace, but by those…

A Biblical Defense for Giving Offense

How many times have you seen an indignant ‘well I never!’ reaction to Christian bringing a serrated edge or sarcastic…

Should Parents Be Accountable For Their Kids Crimes?

James and Patricia Crumbly are facing hard time after their kid shot up a school. Is this right or ridiculous?

More 411 On The Male Stripper – Christian Men’s Conference

Driscoll denounced the 'performer' as demonic, and the host, pastor Lindell rushed to his defence... but the things Lindell said…

Talk Back To The Devil

Here's a great list of proclamations that every Christian should keep handy when they get spiritually attacked by the powers…

The World is Peripheral to The Church

If the only understanding your community had about who God really is was the behavior of the people who say…

Dear Christian: Do You Pray Like This? If Not, You Should

If we're going to live a biblical Christianity, we should probably be taking our cue from Christ's own example, right?

Male Stripper Opens For Christian Men’s Conference

Lots of X and YouTube noise over Pastor Mark Driscoll rebuking the Stronger Men’s Conference for opening up the six-thousand-strong…

God Will Crush The Enemy

Is the enemy attacking you? In addition, are you getting sick of the onslaught of evil smacking our nation? If…

God’s A Lavish Gift Giver

The way some Christians try to pitch the faith, you'd almost wonder what religion they really believe in... because it…

Last Days Madness: The 2024 Eclipse Version

Didja hear the world was supposed to end again? Yeah, well, in case you haven't noticed, we're all still here.

Defending The Resurrection Against The Naysayers

Many devout Christians who take care never to commit major moral failings completely overlook another key commandment of scripture --…

This Trait Defined Jesus. Does It Define You?

Put yourself in Jesus's shoes for a second -- after 3 years teaching eleven guys how to flip the planet…

Following Christ Will Get You In Trouble

In Acts chapter three, God used Peter to heal a lame beggar who asked Pete for cash but got healed…

Prayers & Proclamations

Ever notice how many Christians agree to the ideas that scripture calls true, yet live by the rules and expectations…

Days of Vengeance Pt.3 – Coming In The Clouds

What the heck are we supposed to do with all of that apocalyptic imagery about the sun and moon and…

Jack Up Your Prayer Life

If you want to see Christians in the West get REALLY quiet and awkward, ask them about their prayer life.…

Days of Vengeance Pt.2 – All Hell Breaks Loose

In all their excitement to shout their opinions about apocylaptic scripture, many 'expert's have forgotten Rule One of reading the…