A major argument was brewing in the early church and the key leaders knew it needed to be nipped in the bud. It is not overly dramatic to say the future of the Church depended on navigating this critical moment. At issue was the Gospel of Grace vs. following the Law of Moses. This was – and is – the crucial spiritual question. It is what defines biblical Christianity and sets it apart from every other religion. It speaks directly to the title of this article: how do I know if

We left the courtyard of the Tomb of David and walked down a long, narrow passageway. Eli spoke as we walked. "I remember as a young guide in 1967, you could not reach the Old City because it was controlled by Jordan. We would take our tours up onto the roofs of buildings to see the top of Mount Moriah." He explained that back then Jerusalem was a divided city -- Jordan controlled one half and Israel controlled the other, and there was a dangerous 'no man's land' in between.

Authenticity; vulnerability; getting real – buzz words of a cynical culture so accustomed to lies and illusion that the veracity of most people’s stories is mostly doubted and often dismissed. Then the tale of a tortured soul like Russ Taff comes along and jaded people suddenly take notice. One of the greatest voices of his generation – religious or secular – Russ Taff has won 6 Grammy Awards and multiple Dove Awards. He has been inducted into Gospel Music Association Hall of

"Thoroughly enjoyed reading 'I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel'. One of the best comprehensive histories of the birth of the modern state of Israel that I’ve ever read." - Lynn DeShazo, Worship Song Writer and Recording Artist. Order your copy at IAmCyrusBook.com. Check out the 'I Am Cyrus' Facebook Page More books by Craig von Buseck Check out Craig's online program 'Stories & Myths' Subscribe to Craig's YouTube Channel #Israelrebirth#middleeast#palestine

The Bible contains certain teachings that are difficult for us to understand, yet they are mentioned so often in both the Old and the New Testaments that anyone who believes these writings to be God’s word cannot dismiss them. Grappling with these “hard sayings” is where faith truly enters the picture. To begin to understand these things, one must start from the Scriptural premise that first, the God of the Bible is a loving and personal God; and second, He is Almighty. From

On this week's Stories & Myths I debunk several myths about General Ulysses S. Grant and his place in American History. Join me for my conversation with Dr. Darin Gerdes. Watch the interview here. More episodes of Stories & Myths Subscribe to Craig's YouTube Channel Order your copy of Craig's books on U.S. Grant Victor! The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant Forward! The Leadership Principles of Ulysses S. Grant More books by Craig

A fun day teaching narrative nonfiction at the Minnesota Christian Writers Guild. Register Now! This Monday, 7 p.m.: Tools for Historical Research. Join us! www.mnchristianwriters.com/event/craig-von-buseck-tools-for-historical-research/ More books by Craig Check out Craig's online program: Stories & Myths Subscribe to Craig's YouTube Channel

In 1966, in the midst of the Cold War, the Viet Nam conflict, and the cultural revolution, TIME magazine published its famous – or perhaps infamous – cover asking, “Is God Dead?” The provocative cover caused a firestorm around the world. Yet despite the dire predictions, religions of all kinds continue to grow and influence events around the world. From 1970 to 2013, the following religions have all seen tremendous growth*: Christianity grew from 1.2 billion to 2.3 billion. I

Bankrupt and dying of painful throat cancer, U. S. Grant partners with Mark Twain to write his memoirs - and to care for his wife and family after his death. Read this story of courage and love in Victor! The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant. Order your copy of Victor! The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant Related book: Forward! The Leadership Principles of Ulysses S. Grant More books by Craig von Buseck Check out Craig's online program, Stories & Myths Subscribe to Craig's Yo

Excerpt from Seven Keys to Hearing God's Voice by Craig von Buseck "This is one of the greatest adventures of my life!" my then-8-year-old daughter said almost breathlessly as we trekked along the narrow ledge of Wintergreen Gorge – one of Pennsylvania's awe-inspiring canyons. Carved into the earth underneath the crushing, grinding weight of an ancient glacier, this lush valley is a spectacle of God's creativity and wonder. My breath is taken away when I stand at the base of