Just like there are markers for physical and mental maturation, there are also markers for spiritual maturation.

"Finally, let the Lord make you strong. Depend on his mighty power. Put on all of God's armor. Then you can stand firm against the devil's evil plans (Eph. 6:10-11)."

"In 2015, the deterioration of religious freedom and human rights in China continued at an alarming rate, while the erosion of the rule of law was the worst it’s been since the chaotic 1966-1976 Cultural Revolution."

Although the immediate truths are more obvious and visceral, the deeper truths are more real. We need to acknowledge the immediate truths, but embrace the deeper truths.

The truth is that we don’t know, nobody knows, exactly what is next in this awful time. But we do know one thing. There will not be a Sunday when, suddenly, everything is back to normal.

"While certain youth ministry “skills” are good, a certain mindset, or attitude(s) is/are arguably much more important," says Kurt Johnston.

One to not shy away from Biblical truths and what he is learning, John Cooper shared his thoughts about how the woke ideology of CRT as seeped it's way into the American church, and some of what he has experienced.

Some say Christian maturity marks the older woman. Others say we’re all older than someone else, so, in a sense, we can all be considered older women. Some say there is an age requirement, though none dare suggest a number!