How the Enlightenment Impacted Christianity

By Anna Stegeman What was the Enlightenment? The Enlightenment, also known as the age of reason, was a time of Intellectual and Philosophical growth and exploration that was mainly found in Europe, especially Germany, France, and England. It occurred from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. The Enlightenment emphasized reason over superstition, science over blind faith, and the mind over God’s sovereignty … Continue reading How the Enlightenment Impacted Christianity

5 Signs of True Revival

Now and then we hear news of “revival.” I can think of several times during my ministry where talk of revival was commonplace, including last February (2023) with the events at Asbury University in Kentucky. Naturally, pastors and ministry leaders get asked a lot of questions during these seasons. People are curious and asking – what should we make of all this “revival” talk? It … Continue reading 5 Signs of True Revival

Is All Truth Really God’s Truth?

Several years ago I attended a one-day pastors conference in Columbus, Ohio. The featured speaker was a pastor from Florida whose church numbered well over 10,000 people. As the day progressed, I grew more and more concerned. This pastor taught church growth principles while sprinkling in some stories, but biblical content was virtually absent. I knew there was going to be a Q & A … Continue reading Is All Truth Really God’s Truth?