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The Mystery of "Good Friday"

Have you ever wondered why "Good Friday" is called good? After all, it commemorates the unjust trial, torture, and murder of an innocent man. How can such tragic events possibly be considered good? But before we dive into that, let’s step back and consider a broader question:

Why Do We Date History by Jesus Christ?

Have you ever wondered why human history is divided by the abbreviations "BC" and "AD"? "BC" stands for "Before Christ," and "AD" means "In the Year of Our Lord." All of human history is measured by the life of one man: Jesus Christ.

So, who was this man? Why is time itself marked by His life?

As a parent and a professing Christian, the spiritual development of your children is likely one of your top priorities. So, how can Christian parents go about shaping their children’s worldview from a biblical perspective?

As we discussed earlier this month, one of the first crucial steps to instilling a biblical worldview is understanding what that term truly means. George Barna, founder of the Barna Group, defines a biblical worldview as the belief in six key principles:

In the first post this month, we explored the general concept of “worldview,” using an insightful article from Red River Counseling. In the second post, we delved into the concept of a “Biblical Worldview” through the research of George Barna and his Barna Group. Now, in this third post, we will examine the competing worldview influences impacting Christians today, drawing on more valuable research insights from the Barna Group.

You’ve likely heard the term “Biblical Worldview” mentioned in church or at a Christian school. But what exactly does it mean? In simple terms, a worldview is the framework or "map" that each of us uses to interpret our experiences and the information we encounter in life. It shapes how we view the world and answers life’s big questions, like: