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Why Dads Still Matter | Cold Case Christianity
During my years working the gang detail in Los Angeles County, I met countless young men and women caught up in the world of gangs. Over time, a single theme emerged—one that cut across backgrounds, neighborhoods, and stories.
Why Guilt Is So Much Better Than Shame | Cold Case Christianity
The value of shame is a topic that stirs debate. Is shame helpful or harmful?
The Bible Describes Us Accurately: Beautiful and Fallen | Cold Case Christianity
The more time I’ve spent investigating unsolved murders, the more suspicious I’ve become—not just of suspects, but of people in general. If cold case killers can blend in for years, looking and acting like good citizens, how many more “good” people might be capable of something terrible?
The Truth About Tough Love | Cold Case Christianity
Humans possess an innate sense of justice—a truth recognized by philosophers since antiquity and confirmed by modern science. Socrates called justice a “virtue of the soul,” and Plato saw it as a principle of harmony within both individuals and society.
The “Ism” Behind Racism | Cold Case Christianity
Prejudice is a reality every police officer and detective knows well. It’s a force that drives people to commit murder, and at times, it even seeps into the conduct of those sworn to uphold the law.
How to Turn Trauma Into Triumph | Cold Case Christianity
Suffering is a universal experience—woven into the fabric of the human condition. Yet, most of us rarely account for hardship when mapping out our lives.
Why Work Still… Works! | Cold Case Christianity
The word “contentment” traces its roots back to the early to mid-fifteenth century, originating from the Latin term contentus, the past participle of continere, meaning “to contain” or “to hold together.”
The Dangerous Desire for Celebrity | Cold Case Christianity
Most of us, whether we admit it or not, are drawn to celebrities. For many, the pull goes beyond mere fascination—we long for a taste of celebrity ourselves.
Why We Must Be Careful About What We Worship | Cold Case Christianity
Human beings, no matter where we come from or what status we hold, are remarkably alike in what we pursue. Ask anyone what matters most, what brings meaning, what’s truly worth chasing, and you’ll hear familiar refrains.
Why Marriage Ought to Be Everyone’s Priority | Cold Case Christianity
Some choices in life matter more than others—not just because of what we’re deciding, but when we make those decisions. Picture a rocket, fresh off the launchpad, aiming for the moon.
The Crucial Role of Community | Cold Case Christianity
Most people are remembered for their achievements or public contributions, but beneath the surface, every life is defined by a web of relationships—hundreds of friendships and associations that rarely make the headlines. This overlooked social narrative is often the truest story of who we are.
Why Our Identity in Christ Matters | Cold Case Christianity
Social media has become a mirror reflecting our fascination—some might say fixation—with identity. Every online profile starts with a “handle,” the chosen name by which we wish to be recognized in the digital world.
Why Wisdom Requires God | Cold Case Christianity
Everyone, it seems, is on a quest for wisdom. Bookstore shelves overflow with self-help guides, and “wisdom literature” has been a mainstay of religious tradition for centuries.
Why I Know the Gospels Were Written Early (FREE Bible Insert) | Cold Case Christianity
The evidence from history (and the texts themselves) most reasonably points to the early authorship of the Gospels.
Are Moral Truths An Illusion? | Cold Case Christianity
How can transcendent moral truths and personal obligations be grounded in something other than a Transcendent Personal Being?
The Power of the Gospel Doesn’t Negate the Need for Persuasion | Cold Case Christianity
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” - Romans 1:16 If you’ve investigated the New Testament, you understand how the power of the gospel message.
How “Pattern Recognition” Helps Us Demonstrate the Existence of God | Cold Case Christianity
The “echo of familiarity” demonstrated by the bacterial flagellum is one of eight attributes pointing to the existence of a Designer.
Why the Appearance of Design in Biology Is a Problem for Atheistic Naturalism | Cold Case Christianity
The appearance of design in biology is yet another evidence demonstrating the existence of an “external” Divine Designer.
Can Multiverse Theories Explain the Appearance of Fine Tuning in the Universe? | Cold Case Christianity
Efforts to employ multiverse theories to explain the appearance of fine tuning in our universe fail.
Are Moral Truths a Product of Individual Belief? | Cold Case Christianity
The best explanation for these kinds of moral truths (and obligations) is the existence of a transcendent, objective, personal moral law giver.