By Douglas Groothuis, PhD By what standard should we evaluate moral issues? Is there a consistent way to make moral judgments that align with historic Judeo-Christian values and which are conducive to a flourishing America? What do the polls tell us about our basic moral beliefs? How might we respond in light of America’s 250th anniversary which is fast approaching? The highly-regarded Pew Research Center recently released a poll finding that sixty-three percent “of Americans have no moral...

by Douglas Groothuis, PhD Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most misunderstood book in the Bible. In these articles, I explain why its wisdom has ministered to me so deeply over my Christian life. 1. A Primer on Ecclesiastes https://www.douglasgroothuis.com/post/a-primer-on-ecclesiastes-beyond-information-to-a-philosophy-of-wisdom 2. Fear Not Ecclesiastes https://www.patheos.com/blogs/evangelicalpulpit/2018/01/fear-not-ecclesiastes . 3. Cast Your Bread on the Waters...

by Douglas Groothuis, PhD Easter commemorates and celebrates a historical event unlike any other: the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But what is the significance of the resurrection? And how can we know it really happened? The four Gospels report that Jesus predicted his death, burial, and resurrection. He was born to die. All of his wondrous teachings, healings, exorcisms, and transforming relationships with all manner of people—from fishermen to tax collectors to prostitutes to...