Escapism is the tendency to avoid undesirable realities through distraction or redirecting towards a more pleasurable activity, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy. Escapism often goes hand-in-hand with addictions. Two ways we seek escapism in people’s life is in avoidance and distraction.
Addictions and Disordered Desires
When we desire the good gifts of God but fail to give Him the glory, it becomes a disordered desire. When these desires create social dysfunction, we refer to them as addictions. An Addiction is a disordered desire that is ruling our lives and is an outward manifestation of inward heart problem.
What the Bible Says about Divorce and Remarriage
Wayne Grudem studies the complicated topics and ethics of divorce and remarriage from a Christians perspective. What does Scripture say about marriage, divorce, and remarriage? Is divorce permissible? If it is permissible, then is remarriage also permissible?
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Systematic Theology covers complex topics that sometimes diverge in specific, nuanced areas of theology. While not shying from these discussions, Grudem writes in a charitable way that all Christians may understand.
Jesus the Great Philosopher: Rediscovering the Way to a Whole, Meaningful, and Flourishing Life
Is the Bible concerned with happiness and human flourishing? Does Jesus speak to a whole-life philosophy? In the book Jesus the Great Philosopher, Dr. Jonathan T. Pennington aims to revive the neglected identity of Christ as philosopher and Christianity as a way of life.
Dealing with Coronavirus Fear and Anxiety
Many looked to 2021 as a return to normal, but it looks like we will be dealing with Coronavirus for a little bit longer. This led to increased rates of fear and anxiety. How can we deal with fear and anxiety of Coronavirus in a God honoring way?
Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives
Covenant Theology, a collaboration of Reformed Theological Seminary, is the most complete work to date on the theme of covenant that is found throughout Scripture. If you have heard the basics of covenant theology but want a deeper study how covenant is woven throughout Scripture, this book is for you. The theology throughout the book is reformed and thoroughly Biblical. The authors convincingly argue that Reformed theology has at its core covenant theology, and covenant theology rightly combines systematic and biblical theology.
An Ocean of Grace
A 40-day collection of daily prayers and meditations for Lent so the familiar truths of Christ’s work would come with renewed power to captivate our hearts and minds.
Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens
To effectively counsel children and teens, you must know them individually and how they are developmentally in order to contextualize the Gospel and meet them where they are.
Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Paul David Tripp
Set with the backdrop of Paul Tripp’s suffering in his real and personal health issues, Suffering provides a Biblical and compassionate approach to seeing suffering rightly in light of the Gospel. Life does not always make sense and the effects of the fall are see in every person’s life to differing degrees. One thing in this life is evident, we all face suffering.