Preston Sprinkle
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What to Do When the Bible Contradicts Itself
Does the Bible contradict itself? Most people answer this question either with an adamant “Yes!” or passionate “No!” Too often, though, both sides fail to → Read More
Why Do Christians Get So Many Christmas Story Details Wrong?
Christians are prone to believe things that are familiar, even if the familiar is not true. The story of Christmas is a perfect example. Like barnacles on → Read More
When Is It Time to Find a New Church?
I've been attending the same church for about seven years—it's the church I started going to in college, and it really helped me grow spiritually during → Read More
What the Bleep Does the Bible Say About Profanity?
One of my favorite and most uncomfortable memories as a Bible professor was when I had Old Testament scholar, Tremper Longman, give a guest lecture on the → Read More
4 Ways the Modern Church Looks Nothing Like the Early Church
I often hear Christians say that we should be more like the early church. And I must admit, I’ve been one of those Christians. But if we linger on how → Read More
Why Do We Get So Many Christmas Story Details Wrong?
Christians are prone to believe things that are familiar, even if the familiar is not true. The story of Christmas is a perfect example. Like barnacles on → Read More
Should Christians Pledge Allegiance?
Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran September during the NFL season. This week, the conversation around protests was renewed after Lebron James and other NBA players and coaches took a… → Read More
What American Christians Can Learn From Colin Kaepernick
Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran when Colin Kaepernick was the quarterback of the 49ers. He has been a free agent since 2017. Colin Kaepernick just might be the most… → Read More
John MacArthur: "If Women Are In Charge, We're In Trouble"
John MacArthur continues to double down on his aggressively patriarchal interpretation of Scripture. After sparking outrage a few weeks ago for telling popular author and preacher Beth Moore to “go… → Read More
4 Ways the Modern Church Looks Nothing Like the Early Church
I often hear Christians say that we should be more like the early church. And I must admit, I’ve been one of those Christians. But if we linger on how… → Read More
The New and Improved 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Trailer Is Here and It's Not Half Bad
You probably tried to forget but last April, the first trailer for the live action Sonic the Hedgehog movie dropped to the horror of humanity the world over. The unholy… → Read More
Watch The Avett Brothers Play ‘High Steppin’ on ‘Kimmel’
The indie-folk group The Avett Brothers recently played their new single on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and like most Avett Brothers performances, “High Steppin'” was a lot of fun. Despite the… → Read More
This Trailer Mashup of ‘Cats’ and Horror Movies Works Better Than It Should
The trailer for the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Cats is one of the most unintentionally hilarious and horrifying clips the internet has ever been graced with. The movie is loaded with… → Read More
Watch Lauren Daigle Lead Spontaneous Worship at a Concert in Vancouver
At a recent concert in Vancouver, singer Lauren Daigle decided to switch up her setlist on the fly. She told fans, “OK, we’re going to change things a little bit;… → Read More
Here's the Brand-New Single from Social Club Misfits, ‘Believe’
Hip-hop duo Social Club Misfits have released a new single called “Believe.” As they explained on Twitter, “This song is for anyone struggling with their faith. You don’t want a… → Read More
What the Bleep Does the Bible Say About Profanity?
One of my favorite and most uncomfortable memories as a Bible professor was when I had Old Testament scholar, Tremper Longman, give a guest lecture on the Song of Songs.… → Read More
What the Bleep Does the Bible Say About Profanity?
One of my favorite and most uncomfortable memories as a Bible professor was when I had Old Testament scholar, Tremper Longman, give a guest lecture on the Song of Songs. Tremper specializes in ancient near Eastern love poetry. No, he’s not some creepy old guy who gets off on ancient erotic fiction. He’s an authority on the Song of Songs, and he interprets the biblical Song in light of other… → Read More
4 Ways the Modern Church Looks Nothing Like the Early Church
I often hear Christians say that we should be more like the early church. And I must admit, I’ve been one of those Christians. But if we linger on how → Read More
What Does the Bible Really Say About Alcohol?
“Here are your keys,” muttered the secretary when I arrived to pick up the keys to my office at Aberdeen University, where I would be studying for my doctorate in → Read More
Worship Isn’t about Music
I’ll never forget my Sunday school teacher telling us we’ll spend all eternity worshiping God. The glee on her face wasn’t replicated by the room of 7-year-old kids who just → Read More