Posts with the category “hot-topics”

Each year, many Christians wrestle with whether or not it’s appropriate to participate in Halloween. With its historical ties to paganism and the occult, the question naturally arises: Can Christians take part with a clear conscience? In this post, I explain why I, as a follower of Christ, choose to participate in Halloween—not to celebrate darkness, but to shine light in it. While I affirm that those with a troubled conscience should abstain, I believe the modern cultural version of Halloween offers a unique opportunity to meet neighbors, build relationships, and ultimately share the gospel. Drawing from Scripture, including Paul’s example of becoming “all things to all people” (1 Corinthians 9:19–23) and Jesus’ own ministry among sinners, I argue that Christians can engage their communities on this day without compromising holiness. Whether you choose to participate or not, the goal is the same: to glorify God, exercise wisdom led by the Spirit, and live as lights that overcome the darkness.  Read More

Intolerance is often used as a criticism against Christianity, but the truth is that intolerance is unavoidable—every worldview excludes something. The real issue is not whether we disagree, but how we treat those we disagree with. This post explores the difference between objective intolerance (standing for truth) and subjective intolerance (devaluing people), showing that Christianity uniquely holds both uncompromising truth and radical inclusion at the same time. Far from being the most intolerant, Christianity proclaims the most inclusive God—one who calls every person to Himself while affirming their worth as image bearers of God.  Read More

For centuries, Christians have debated how worship through song should look—whether hymns or Psalms, instruments or a cappella, traditional or contemporary styles. Today, those debates continue under the banner of the “worship wars,” but the battleground has shifted: Should churches sing songs written by ministries or authors with whom they strongly disagree? At The Way Church, we recognize the weight of both caution and freedom in this conversation. While some warn against supporting problematic ministries, others remind us that the church has long sung songs penned by flawed people. Our approach is neither dismissive nor careless. We carefully evaluate every song we sing by four priorities: biblical and doctrinal accuracy, gospel saturation, singability, and missional effectiveness. Above all, we believe worship must be God-centered—lifting our eyes to His worthiness while also building up His people. This means that, while we occasionally use songs from controversial sources, we do so selectively and thoughtfully, always aiming to glorify God and proclaim Christ with clarity and joy. True worship, after all, both honors the Lord and benefits His people, drawing hearts to deeper trust and greater delight in Him.  Read More

Is truth relative or is there an absolute truth? Can each person hold to their own truth? Who am I to tell someone they are wrong about what they believe? These are some of the questions we are seeking to answer in this post on truth.  Read More