Not long ago, a discouraged minister recently said to me, “At one time I thought that I was going to help change the world . . . Now that the years have gone by, I realize that it’s just not possible to make much of a difference. You get by, and maybe leave a mark…
You know God is powerfully present in a service when people come to the altar, not just to throw themselves before the Divine Lawgiver for mercy but also before local law enforcement. It was a small town in Illinois — a Friday night service as we were nearing the end of our “50 states in…
Even the apostle Paul faced this struggle; he said he was “chief of sinners,” (1 Timothy 1:15-16) in part because he knew he had a terrible past. He had persecuted the first Christians and tried his best to ruin their lives. But God showed him mercy. And this same Paul said he was confident nothing…
Though God’s law never passes away, and all must be fulfilled, Jesus came to fulfill the law for us (Romans 8:3-4). Only in Him can the righteous requirement of the law be fulfilled. The law was like a mirror that shows us how incredibly short we fall. That’s what the gospel is all about—the reality that Jesus…
In this interview with Terri Hasdorff, Alex delves into the history and current state of American politics. He explores the role that Christians can play in shaping the future of our nation. He delves into socialism’s ascent, the importance of biblically responsible political participation by young people, and pastors’ responsibility to urge their flocks to…
by Alex McFarland During the Easter holiday even the usually secular news media acknowledges Christ’s death and resurrection. At this time Christians throughout the world contritely and gratefully mediate on what Jesus’ loving sacrifice means for each of us; on Good Friday even a jaded world can’t avoid the reality of an historical event forever…
“Jesus freaks, out in the streets, handing tickets out for God . . . ” Lest you think that the Jesus movement was merely a localized phenomenon among hippie mystics in California, consider that Elton John’s Tiny Dancer contained a lyrical reference instantly and internationally understandable to radio listeners of 1971: Tiny Dancer (recorded far…
Alex McFarland recently went to New York city to record this podcast with Eric Metaxas. They discussed thoughts on current culture and what positive influence youth in America have to offer. Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-eric-metaxas-show/alex-mcfarland-1.
Dear Friends, My heart is full as I share with you today. Many people reach out after stumbling upon our radio show, Exploring the Word, on AFR. Today I’d like to tell you about one such man.John [name changed to protect his identity] grew up in a “spiritual” family in the state of Texas. That is,…
After the Israelites had turned against the Lord and worshiped a golden calf, God told Moses, “I have seen this people, and indeed it is a stiff-necked people! Now therefore, let Me alone, that My wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them. And I will make of you a great nation”…
