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Is Your Church a Place Where the Lonely Are Loved?

In the 2018 western, Damsel, a country parson proposes to the woman whose husband he accidentally killed, “I mean, look at this wasteland around us. How is anyone supposed to meet anyone out here, let alone someone you can trust, y’know? So badly, I miss having someone to love me. But even more so, I […]

Mikhail Gorbachev And His Complicated Legacy

In this episode of More To The Story Lucas Kitchen discusses Mikhail Gorbachev's recent death, what the soviet leader meant to the west and his complicated legacy in his own country. Also covered is Proverbs 16:32 which says, "Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city."

The Mental Bondage of “Turn or Burn” Theology

I was listening to the testimony of a woman named Carol, whose life had taken every possible wrong turn. Her father, a Southern Baptist pastor, committed suicide when she was five. That devasted her, and Carol was mad at God for letting it happen. Growing up, she ran from God. She got pregnant at thirteen […]

The Last Of An Unreached Tribe Dies After 26 Years In Isolation

In this video, Lucas Kitchen discusses the final member of an indigenous uncontested tribe of the Amazonian Jungle who died recently. An entire culture died with him. He resisted contact and remained isolated for nearly around 26 years. Also in this video is a short discussion about the amazing Christian mission work that has been […]

What's the Problem with Secular Holidays?

Have you noticed all the new holidays that commemorate causes throughout the year? You have Earth Day, Women’s Equality Day, Juneteenth, Cinco de Mayo, International Literacy Day, Transgender Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, International Human Rights Day, and so on. Each represents a different cause to support. Some are worthy. Others, not so much. […]

David Koresh and The Branch Davidians

In this video/podcast, Lucas Kitchen discusses David Koresh and the Branch Davidians and how it relates to Matthew 7:14-16 where Jesus said, "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them."

What Does It Mean to Believe in Someone?

I drove past a Lutheran church whose sign read, “God believes in you.” “He does?” I thought. “But what does He believe about me?” You see, faith always has content. When you believe, you always believe something. And when you say you believe in someone (e.g., “I believe in you.” “God believes in you.”), you’re […]

A Huge Rocket Launch

Have you seen the SLS (Space Launch System) It's a massive rocket system that NASA has developed, and it's about to launch into space? How should Christians feel about human space flight? Find out in this short video on the topic.

There Is Grace in Your Limitations

My life profoundly changed after becoming a father. After Daphne, Zane, and Scout were born, every decision in my mostly self-centered life suddenly included asking, “What about the kids?” And I soon developed a new worry: am I failing as a father? My wife and I take our vocations of motherhood and fatherhood very seriously. […]

The Victim Mentality | Society's Lies

The Victim Mentality | Society's Lies Our news is packed with the oppressed. Our conversations focus on the wounded. Even our entertainment is chalked full of those abused.  It's beautiful to live in a country that cares so much about those who have been oppressed, marginalized, and hurt. However, did you know among victims there […]

I Was Born This Way? | Society's Lies

Lady Gaga sang: No matter gay, straight, or bi’, lesbian, transgender life...I’m beautiful in my way ’cause God makes no mistakesI’m on the right track, baby, I was born this way. You’ve probably heard the LGBTQ+ argument, “I was born this way.” It sounds compelling at first, but it’s another one of those pesky lies […]

Don't Be Yourself?

Lucas and Kristah delve into the rigors and rewards of raising kids as they talk about a chapter from Lucas' book THINGS ABOVE. The chapter is entitled Obey. There is also a video for that chapter you can see here. Kristah shares about an article soon to be released that will be entitled Don't Be […]

Is That True?

Lucas and Kristah talk about a few articles, some videos, and an infographic on the FGI site. Here are the links for each item discussed. Is That True? Article | 10 Reasons not to ask Jesus into your heart Infographic | Seven reasons not to ask Jesus into your heart to be saved video | […]

Suffering for what?

Lucas and Kristah talk about suffering, and the power of a Spiritual mindset.

Who Will Deliver Me?

Lucas and Kristah discuss debating atheists, a new FGI song, and everyone's big important job.

It Will Pay To Pray

Lucas and Kristah discuss prayer and parasites.

What does it mean to fear the Lord?

Lucas and Kristah discuss the often misunderstood concept of fearing God.

How Does The Russian Invasion Fit Into End Times Prophecy?

How it doesn't fit First, here is how the Russian Invasion DOES NOT fit, into End Times Prophecy. Contrary to a lot of teachers of Bible prophecy (especially contemporary ones), this invasion is not a precursor to the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38. There are several reasons for this (and I have included them in this […]

Top 5 Tips For Raising Young Kids

5. Watch Your Kids Not Your Screen Kids are good at reminding us what they want. We constantly hear, “Daddy, watch this,” or “Mommy, Look what I can do.” This is a reminder of what a young child wants. They want your attention. They want you to look at them, not at a screen. They […]

Is Russia Gog of Magog

When Russia invaded Ukraine The phrase "Is Russia Gog and Magog" suddenly became a trending topic on google. This is probably because during the 70's, and 80's there were Bible teachers who speculated that the Soviet Union was Gog and Magog (Rev 20:8, Ez 38:2). This was a popular teaching among End Times enthusiasts until... […]

Introduction

In this introduction, I am going to make a handful of claims. I am not going to use the intro to defend those claims. Instead, the rest of this book will be employed for that purpose. The basic idea that I’ve devoted nearly 50,000 words to explain in the following chapters can be summed up […]

Is Christianity Testable?

Christianity Should Be Simple To Disprove.

Proof For The Existence Of God

Practical Reasons To Believe In Jesus

Life Is Extremely Unlikely.

Just Blame The Monks.

John 3:16 Is A Big Deal.

Jesus Vs. Horus.

Is Jesus Scientifically Proven?

Is There Evidence For Atheism?

Is Religion The Number One Cause Of War?

Historical Reasons Intelligent People Believe In Jesus.

God's Evidence Is His People.

Is Jesus As Reliable As A Fingerprint?

Don't Ask Jesus Into Your Heart To Be Saved.

Did Jesus Really Really Really Exist?

Are The Gospels Reliable?

How The Space Station Proves There Is A God.

Will A Christian Turned Atheist Go To Hell?

Did Jesus Really Exist?

Why Jesus And Not Another?

Was the Bible Translated Too Many Times To Trust?

Adventures Beyond Mudville

Three brothers are visited by a flying train and a magical conductor. They are told about the Land Of Light, and what they must do to get there. This book is a great tool to teach kids about the Kingdom of God and how to "store up treasure" there. Read and listen for free on […]

Evan Wants To Go To Heaven

This colorfully illustrated children's book follows the adventures of a little boy and his friends as they learn about heaven and the great rewards that lay in store for those who follow Jesus. Read free on this page or find out about other buying options here. .

Good Enough

When a little girl asks her Dad if she is good enough to get into heaven, he takes her on a fun adventure through a set of seven zany attempts at being "good enough." Good enough is a fun illustrated children's book. Read free below or see all our buying options here. .

Married

My wedding day began with me and my dad stealing a truckload of bamboo. Kristah wanted an arbor of greenery that we could stand under for the ceremony. Like always, I had waited until the last moment.  "There's some!" I shouted as we rolled down the road in Dad's truck. I hopped out, machete in […]

Engaged

"You want to come over tomorrow?" I asked Kristah on the phone.  “Sure,” she said happily.  "Ok. Bring shoes and jeans, because I want to show you the new trail I cut in the woods," I said as if it were just another of my bizarre projects born of long hours alone in among the […]

Improve

As the invitations to speak dried up, I began to realize that I needed the break. I had to gather my thoughts and reconsider everything. It was brash of me to think that I was ready to talk publicly about something so new to me. There were dozens, maybe hundreds of questions that I needed […]

Rejected

Although I had officially exited vocational ministry a few years earlier, I still occasionally received invitations to speak at church-sponsored events. In the south, there is a tradition called 'See You At The Pole.' Christian students gather around the flag pole of their school and pray for their friends, teachers, and a host of other […]