Knowing and Doing

“Transforming the Heart Through Meditating on the Word” explains that genuine spiritual transformation occurs as believers intentionally meditate on God’s Word, allowing its truths to move from the mind into the heart. The article presents biblical meditation as more than reading or studying Scripture; it is a prayerful, thoughtful reflection on God’s truth that deepens love for God, renews the mind, strengthens faith, and produces Christlike character. Through regular meditation on Scripture, believers experience lasting heart change and grow in their relationship with God.

This article traces the remarkable 50-year journey of the C.S. Lewis Institute—from a providential friendship between two visionary leaders to a global ministry shaping thousands of believers in “heart and mind” discipleship—highlighting how a commitment to integrating faith with everyday life has inspired innovative programs, mentoring, and resources that equip Christians to live thoughtfully, faithfully, and missionally in every sphere of influence. Through seasons of growth, challenge, and divine provision, the Institute’s story reveals a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness and the enduring impact of intentional discipleship in transforming lives and communities around the world. To discover the full story—rich with historical insight, personal accounts, and spiritual encouragement—you won’t want to miss reading the complete article.

“The Christian Vision of Meaning” explains that true meaning in life is found through a relationship with God and seeing all of life through the lens of the Christian gospel. It presents a worldview where meaning is not self-created or purely material, but grounded in God’s truth, purposes, and revelation.

A call to Christian discipleship in a world filled with deception. Every generation faces the question: What is real? What is good? What is worth loving? Discipleship that embraces truth, goodness, and beauty also transforms Christian witness. In a skeptical age, many reject Christianity not because they have examined it carefully and found it wanting, but because they have never encountered a faith that is intellectually compelling, morally compelling, and aesthetically compelling.

The crisis of the modern self is, at its core, a spiritual crisis. It is a symptom of humanity’s attempt to live without God. But as Lewis reminds us, true freedom, fulfillment, and identity are found not in self-assertion but in self-surrender to Christ. As Jesus Himself said, “Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it” (Luke 9:24). In Christ, we discover that losing ourselves is the only way to find our true selves.

In this edition we explore why the Older Testament is Good News Too!, as well as sexuality as an Apologetic and many other topics that are applicable to our walk of faith today.

Presidents Letter – The Older Testament is Good News Too!

How to Read the Bible, Part 4: How is the Bible Useful?

The Importance of Childlike Faith

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Career Choices

Sexuality as an Apologetic

The Transformation of our Heart’s Desires

Five Ways to Start Gospel Conversations

Poem: Sonnet 19 – When I consider how my light is spent

Sermon: What If Calamity Comes?