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God Is Watching and Documenting the Faithful Deeds of His Children

While we may never seem to see any results from serving the Lord here on Earth, Malachi 3:16-18 is a remarkable passage that tells us God is watching and is documenting the faithful deeds of his children on Earth....

Randy AlcornMarch 20, 2019

This One Argument Quickly Changes Minds on Abortion

Is abortion moral? Is current U.S. law too permissive? Ray Comfort explores these questions, among others, in his new film, “7 Reasons.” Here’s how to watch....

Living WatersMarch 13, 2019

Sharing the Green

St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated all over the world. With millions of people partying and observing this festive day, it couldn’t be a better opportunity for the gospel to be shared....

Ray ComfortMarch 1, 2019

Should I Preach the Gospel in a Muslim Country?

Ultimately, we don’t need to debate theology. We need to tell Muslims that their Creator provided a Savior for all mankind—for Hindus, Buddhists, atheists, churchgoers, agnostics, and Muslims....

Ray ComfortFebruary 21, 2019

How Then Are You Loved?

There is an often-unspoken deep-rooted fear of rejection. What if people don’t accept us? What if they criticize or judge? Thaddeus Williams points us back to a simple and breathtaking truth: we are loved by God. Let this article...

Thaddeus WilliamsFebruary 13, 2019

How Far Is Too Far?

What does intimacy look like for singles? You deeply care for one another and want to express it, but don’t want to cross what may feel like blurry lines. God has a lot to say on the matter. In this article we’ll dig into what the...

Allen AtzbiFebruary 11, 2019

Jumping Over the Evangelism Wall

It’s not easy to share what you believe about Jesus. But if we’re courageous enough to jump the first wall, we’ll find that conversations aren’t so scary after all....

J. Warner WallaceFebruary 6, 2019

Should I Date an Unbeliever?

You like them. They like you. There is obvious chemistry. Your personalities click. You love being around one another. But...they’re not really all about following Jesus Christ. Do you pursue them and hope they come to believe down the...

Allen AtzbiFebruary 4, 2019

Seeing the Blind

Most of us barely give our eyesight a second thought. This article will encourage you to consider the pitifulness of not having eyesight—and how we should empathize with those who are spiritually blind....

Ray ComfortJanuary 31, 2019

Easter Atheism Conference at Ark Encounter!

Find hope and encouragement as you learn the answers to the common questions asked by atheists and other skeptics with keynote speakers Ken Ham, Ray Comfort, and Dr. Jason Lisle, in addition to a lineup of dynamic presenters from...

Living WatersJanuary 29, 2019

Einstein + Babies = God

Was Einstein right when he felt that there must be intelligence behind the integrated complexities in the natural world? This article gives you one simple equation to give to people the next time someone asks you for proof for a Creator....

Kirk CameronJanuary 28, 2019

Why Scientists Will Never Create Life

Do you ever think about the magnificence of your body? A baby could never be made by a human—not in a million years. This article will cause you to worship God for His wisdom and design....

Ray ComfortJanuary 25, 2019

How to Your Turn Golden Years into Revival Years

Seasoned saints are one of the greatest untapped resources in the Body of Christ! If you have breath in your lungs, God isn’t done with you. Here is a short list of ways that you can turn your golden years into revival years....

Allen AtzbiJanuary 21, 2019

Help Save Unborn Babies

Help save the lives of precious unborn babies in the womb through these resources....

Living WatersJanuary 18, 2019

Is It Unloving to Speak of Hell?

We must not believe Satan’s lie that it’s unloving to speak to people about Hell. The most basic truth is that there are only two possible destinations after death: Heaven and Hell....

Randy AlcornJanuary 14, 2019

The Family Altar

In Old Testament times, people built altars as a memorial to teach succeeding generations about God and His character. Gathering for a family “altar” or a devotional time is a good way to teach your children about God and His ways....

Ray ComfortJanuary 11, 2019

Why Should You Attend the Ambassadors’ Academy?

Ray Comfort interviews Allen Atzbi on this summer’s upcoming Ambassadors’ Academy evangelism training event....

Living WatersJanuary 7, 2019

How I Embarrassed Kirk Cameron When We Met

The first time Ray and Kirk went out for lunch, Ray did something that’s embarrassing to many people, and it certainly embarrassed Kirk. But Ray is so glad he did it anyways....

Ray ComfortJanuary 5, 2019

4 Tips for Slaying Pornzilla

God hates pornography, and as followers of Christ we need to resist temptation and be disgusted by it too....

Allen AtzbiJanuary 4, 2019

In Time for Eternity

Time can be one of the most terrifying elements in the world or it can be a beautiful, valuable thing. The choice is yours. How can you live a life that matters for eternity?...

Emeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneJanuary 2, 2019

How My Wife Saved My Life

One day Sue, Ray Comfort’s wife, insisted that he get his car checked because there was a bright red light that said “Brake” on the dash. Ray was surprised at what he discovered, and made a profound spiritual connection because of the...

Ray ComfortDecember 31, 2018

The Source of Our Fear When It Comes to Evangelism

When it comes to sharing our faith, we are afraid about how we might look or what might happen to us. Will we experience something awkward or embarrassing? Will we become uncomfortable? Will we experience some pain? J. Warner Wallace...

J. Warner WallaceDecember 28, 2018

FREE January Soul-Winning Calendar Download

This free January calendar will help you develop the “holy habit” of reaching the lost with the gospel....

Allen AtzbiDecember 27, 2018

Coming Out of the Closet on Homosexuality

God is not silent on the subject of homosexuality. In this article, we’ll take an eye-opening look at God’s heart on same-sex desire....

Allen AtzbiDecember 13, 2018

Santa Claus or Satan’s Claws?

Some Christians don’t like Christmas. They see Santa Claus as a disguise for Satan’s Claws. Perhaps they are right. However, instead of getting upset by Christmas, we should use it to breach the advances of the enemy....

Ray ComfortDecember 7, 2018

The Gospel Doesn’t Need Your Help

Our confidence in gospel ministry is in a power that has nothing to do with us. Our confidence is in the surpassing power of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, accepted and applied through faith in Him alone....

Steve HamDecember 6, 2018

Seventeen Ways to Start Conversations

Getting conversations started is one of the hardest parts of witnessing. Once we take the first step—say those first words—it’s often smooth-sailing from there. In this article we are going to look at 17 ideas of ways to begin...

Grace MallyNovember 29, 2018

This helped me overcome my fears!

One of the highest suicide rates in America is found at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation located in South Dakota. It is a town mostly void of hope. Matthew is going in to share the gospel, and seeing God work wonders....

Ray ComfortNovember 28, 2018

Why I Avoid Using a Dirty Biblical Word

There is one word that shouldn’t be used in modern Christianity. If it’s used now, there’s a risk that you won’t even start – or finish – reading this article. It’s a turnoff for so many Christians, even though it’s the very reason the...

Ray ComfortNovember 26, 2018

I’ve Made So Many Mistakes in My Life…How Can I Ever Be Free from All This Guilt?

Millions of people, both in society and in the church, are suffering under a crushing weight called guilt. It could come from a thousand different things, but if you feel hopelessly lost under this pressure of guilt, this message from...

Randy AlcornNovember 21, 2018

Is the Gospel a Pair of Sunglasses or a Bulletproof Vest?

A recent poll indicates that Christians typically fail to share their faith, in spite of what is universally understood as an essential command from Jesus (the Great Commission). J. Warner Wallace explains why this is the case....

J. Warner WallaceNovember 15, 2018

Who Makes Up New Words?

I wonder if you have heard of the word “compofluous”? I’m sure it’s a new word to many people. It means “something that seems ridiculous, and yet is a reality.” In this article, we look at a few compofluous subjects....

Ray ComfortNovember 13, 2018

Four Frustrating Things Christians Do

There are four things Christians do that are a bit frustrating. Ray Comfort explains exactly what these four things are—they may be mistakes that even you may be making....

Ray ComfortNovember 6, 2018

The Top Ten Reasons Black Friday Shoppers LOVE Getting Tracts

Black Friday is a once-a-year opportunity to give out hundreds of tracts in minutes. Why not pray about starting a new family tradition and head out to local department stores and reach many with the gospel....

Allen AtzbiNovember 3, 2018

Without This, You Cannot Evangelize

There is a key characteristic you need if we are to effectively reach the lost with the gospel. Without this…you might not even be saved, as Ray Comfort explains in this article....

Ray ComfortOctober 31, 2018

Shalom, Mi Amigo

Imagine someone offered to have you reach into a bag of gold nuggets and take whatever you can grab. That’s what this article is. You’re about to get nuggets of evangelistic treasure. Rather than learning the hard way, at the expense...

Allen AtzbiOctober 29, 2018

Do the Jigsaw

If you’ve been duped into believing that the Bible isn’t worth searching, please, pick it up and take the time to put the pieces together again....

Ray ComfortOctober 26, 2018

Not Ashamed of the Gospel

The greatest weapon of shaming today in the world of religious claims is the accusation that you are intolerant and therefore mean-spirited and egotistical....

John PiperOctober 24, 2018

Apologetics Is Not Saying You’re Sorry

What are apologetics? The word apologetics does not mean to say you’re sorry. So what do these Christians mean by this strange word?...

Sean McDowellOctober 16, 2018

Turn the Tables on Enemy this Halloween

When our family came to the United States back in 1989, Halloween was a big part of the American culture shock. It horrified us. We would turn off the lights on Halloween night and go to bed early. If the doorbell rang, we would ignore...

Ray ComfortOctober 15, 2018

Tips for Open-Air Evangelism – Part 4

There is a great deal of wisdom and advice that can be learned about open-air evangelism. Read along as Ray Comfort shares over 40 years of tips that he’s learned from open-air evangelizing throughout the decades in part 4 of this subject....

Ray ComfortOctober 10, 2018

Is There Any Hope in Death?

The unnatural ripping of the soul from the body, death, is a painful reality that escapes none of us. Is there any hope in death? For some, no. For others, a resounding, joyful, yes!...

Jeremy VuoloOctober 2, 2018

How to Preach Repentance

Should we preach repentance? Only if we want to be biblical. Mark Spence clearly lays out why and how to preach repentance to those who need to hear it....

Mark SpenceSeptember 26, 2018

How I Lost Over 120 Pounds…and You Can Too

Are you husky, big-boned, or chubbier than your old jeans would prefer? As someone who has lost over 120 pounds, I’ve learned a lot of insights that can help you slim down to a healthier you....

Allen AtzbiSeptember 19, 2018

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

If God is loving and all powerful and could end suffering, disease, and death, why hasn’t He? This article approaches the question from a unique perspective, and offers eye-opening insights to help people see God in the midst of chaos....

Ray ComfortSeptember 14, 2018

Tips for Witnessing

Don’t know how to evangelize? Is evangelism a scary thing for you? Read along as Ray Comfort shares over 40 years of tips that he’s learned from witnessing throughout the decades....

Ray ComfortSeptember 12, 2018

The Fleeing Philistines

When you face the daunting enemy, don’t forget the authority you have as a believer in Jesus Christ. The gospel is powerful enough to take down the strongest of enemies. Read this article to see how Ray Comfort talks about this concept...

Ray ComfortSeptember 10, 2018

The Relationship Between Low Expectations and Lackluster Evangelism

Sometimes a friend can reject the gospel for years. But our expectations in evangelism cannot be dependent on ourselves; we must depend on God alone....

J. Warner WallaceSeptember 7, 2018

Sin’s Multiple Betrayal

Sin may seem desirable, but in the end it results in consequences and guilt. What sins have you allowed to enter your heart? Ray Comfort encourages believers to walk in holiness before the Lord in this short article....

Ray ComfortSeptember 4, 2018

How to Live a Long Life

Ray Comfort explains the basic principles to live a long life on this earth. Man is inherently evil…and you would be wise to live your life with this perspective in mind....

Ray ComfortAugust 29, 2018

When You See Sea Fog

If you’re a Christian with a desire to reach the lost, you will know that the enemy will often discourage you…but your labor in evangelism is never in vain. This article will give you hope and encouragement....

Ray ComfortAugust 20, 2018

Furious Homosexual Catholic Goes Off on Ray Comfort About Pedophile Priests

Last Saturday a very angry man took out his frustrations on me because of Catholic pedophile priests. But what’s the reason why the Catholic Church is filled with molesters and homosexuals?...

Ray ComfortAugust 16, 2018

Modern Day Constantines

In 312 A.D. the Roman Emperor Constantine supposedly converted to Christianity and openly favored it. For the first time in history, Christians were actually in control…but this actually had a negative impact on the beliefs of...

Scott WilsonAugust 15, 2018

A New Critique of Theistic Evolution: Interview with Philosopher J.P. Moreland

Naturalistic and theistic evolutionism has been a hot topic for a while, but as noted philosopher J.P. Moreland states, “Theistic and naturalistic evolution are rationally inferior to Intelligent Design theory theologically,...

Sean McDowellAugust 13, 2018

Giving and the Great Commission

New York Times Bestselling author Randy Alcorn shares some profound thoughts about the heart and urgency to help get the gospel everywhere....

Randy AlcornAugust 6, 2018

One True God

Most of us are guilty of fashioning a god in our own image. Our god doesn’t mind lust, or a fib here and there. He doesn’t have any moral dictates. In truth, our god doesn’t exist. He is a figment of our imagination, shaped to conform...

Ray ComfortAugust 2, 2018

How to Botch an Altar Call

This tongue-in-cheek article offers a fresh perspective and profound insights on an evangelistic staple of many church services....

Allen AtzbiJuly 30, 2018

Life Is Terminal

Life is very short, and death is right around the corner. In this article, Ray Comfort explains what every Christian’s calling is…to remind people that life is a vapor and that we will stand before a holy God on Judgment Day....

Ray ComfortJuly 27, 2018

Ashamed of Jesus?

Ask the average Christian, “Are you ashamed of Jesus?” and he will more than likely adamantly answer, “Of course not!” It’s not Jesus that people have a problem with…it’s His words....

Ray ComfortJuly 23, 2018

Tips for Open-Air Evangelism – Part 3

There is a great deal of wisdom and advice that can be learned about open-air evangelism. Read along as Ray Comfort shares over 40 years of tips that he’s learned from open-air preaching throughout the decades in part 3 of this subject....

Ray ComfortJuly 19, 2018

Lord, Lord

We live in the United States of America, which is generally considered by the whole world to be a “Christian nation.” But there’s a serious danger when we, as Americans, think we’re Christian just because of the culture we’ve grown up in....

Emeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneJuly 16, 2018

How to Cheer Up Your Dentist and Doctor

Being at the dentist’s office is usually not fun…and it’s not fun for the dentists, either. Here’s some things that Ray Comfort does to cheer up his dentists, all while providing a great analogy for learning wisdom....

Ray ComfortJuly 13, 2018

I Have No Talent

When I came to God at the age of twenty-two, I couldn’t offer Him an ability to lead worship, sing, or preach. But there was one thing I did have: my nothingness....

Ray ComfortJuly 10, 2018

Is Being Good Enough to Get to Heaven?

Can good works save us? There are many people who claim to be generally good, but will that be enough for us to get to Heaven? Listen as Sean McDowell, a well-known college professor, addresses this important topic....

Sean McDowellJuly 9, 2018

Astounding Prophecies That Persuade People to Believe

The apostles felt it so important to mention messianic prophecies, that a gospel conversation didn’t go by without their use. The prophecies are inseparable from biblical evangelism, and so they should be inseparable from our evangelism....

Allen AtzbiJuly 2, 2018

Thoughts about the Use of Apologetics in Evangelism – Part 1

Being an effective ambassador requires knowledge, wisdom, and character. If we are properly equipped, we can be much more useful in reaching the lost....

Dustin SegersJune 29, 2018

Being a Bullfighter

Standing before Christians is a great beast called “fear.” If we don’t overcome it, it will overcome us. We must take hold of the red cape of the blood of the Savior, and bring the beast into submission....

Ray ComfortJune 26, 2018

The Thirty-seven Silent Voices

Thirty-seven people heard the cries of a woman being murdered…yet none of them did anything about it. We are exactly like them when we don’t warn people about Hell....

Allen AtzbiJune 22, 2018

You’re on a Mission—from God!

Christian, you are on a mission from God. There is no time to slack. The gospel must reach the ends of the earth, and this is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit as Skip Heitzig explains in this article....

Skip HeitzigJune 18, 2018

He Knows Your Name

Ray Comfort addresses the well-known topic of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead—but is it really that amazing that God can raise people from the dead? Read this article to obtain a fresh insight on this widely-cherished topic....

Ray ComfortJune 14, 2018

The Monkey

There is a monkey that is constantly beckoning Christians to share the gospel. Some people try to get rid of it. This “monkey” is our conscience…and he can be our best friend in evangelism....

Ray ComfortJune 12, 2018

Reach Every Home in Your Area This Summer!

Summer is a wonderful time for swimming, BBQs, and air-conditioner-repair price gouging. But it could also be a tremendous time to reach every home in your area with the gospel!...

Allen AtzbiJune 8, 2018

Tips for Open-Air Evangelism – part 2

There is a great deal of wisdom and advice that can be learned about open-air evangelism. Read along as Ray Comfort shares over 40 years of tips that he’s learned from open-air evangelizing throughout the decades in part 2 of this subject....

Ray ComfortJune 6, 2018

My Resolution

This life is all we have to live, believer. As Christians, we must learn to value the extremely limited time we have here on earth....

Emeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMay 30, 2018

Tips for Sparking a Street Team

With so many around us who don’t know the Lord, how can we urgently reach them? What are the most effective methods to reach more people? This article offers a practical solution and a plan....

Allen AtzbiMay 25, 2018

Clearing the Fog: “Christianity Doesn’t Need Evidence Because Faith is Blind.”

Many atheist critiques of Christianity claim that faith is blind, irrational, stupid. But is this truly the case? Listen as notable apologist Sean McDowell expounds on this topic....

Sean McDowellMay 23, 2018

The Royal Wedding: Get ready for the mixing of Church and State

Did you know that a royal wedding ceremony is full of Scriptural truths? A royal wedding is a wonderful opportunity for Christians to bring up the subject of the gospel....

Ray ComfortMay 18, 2018

Filmmaker says Mitt Romney Unjustly Labeled Robert Jeffress a Bigot

Mitt Romney recently tweeted that Robert Jeffress is a religious bigot and should not be able to give the opening prayer for the United States Embassy in Jerusalem. But Ray Comfort had something else to say to Mitt Romney…...

Living WatersMay 14, 2018

They Grow Up Way Too Fast

In the midst of all the whining, crying, and craziness, it can be difficult to make the most of the precious days of raising young children. Rachel Zwayne gives three practical ways for Christian moms to stay their course....

Rachel ZwayneMay 11, 2018

Mystery Man Who Gave Bible to Famous Atheist Revealed

In 2009, a video of the famous atheist Penn Jillette went viral. In it, he tells a story about someone giving him a Bible, but he never says who it is. Now we know....

Living WatersMay 9, 2018

The Pomp of Royalty

While people around the world admire and celebrate the Queen of England, many people ignore the King of kings…and He will one day come in wrath to judge the world. Are you reaching the lost while there is still time?...

Ray ComfortMay 7, 2018

Atheism on the Decline?

Atheism is dying. Atheism is on the decline. It seems like many “free thinkers” are finally rethinking the belief that nothing created everything....

Ray ComfortMay 4, 2018

Don’t Blow It at the Finish Line

Many Christians are great at sharing the Law, sin, and the good news of Jesus Christ, but they blow it at the finish line! Todd Friel explains why repentance is essential for salvation in this article....

Todd FrielMay 2, 2018

Hills on Which to Die

There are certain doctrines that are hills on which the Christian should die. But how do we know which hills to choose to die on?...

Ray ComfortApril 30, 2018

Hollywood’s Sexual Predators

Sexual immorality has plagued Hollywood. We see it everywhere, and we’re disgusted by it, which brings up some more important questions....

Ray ComfortApril 26, 2018

The Frustrating Fallacy of Friendship Evangelism

If most people are introduced to Christianity through a friend, shouldn’t we focus our efforts on reaching our friends rather than people we don’t know? Or is this simply a false notion?...

J. Warner WallaceApril 25, 2018

Bringing Genesis into Evangelism

Who in his right mind would ever be so childish as to believe that Noah built a great ark and that all those animals came in two by two? Anyone with any intellectual dignity, with any pride of heart, would never stoop to believe such...

Ray ComfortApril 20, 2018

Jews Come Home to Jesus

Even though thousands of Jewish people embraced Jesus in the early days of the Christian church, today millions reject the Messiah. We should have a zeal to reach those Jews who have not yet received the gift of everlasting life....

John PiperApril 16, 2018

Can You Know You’re Going to Heaven?

Is there a way for someone to know, without a doubt, that they’re going to Heaven? Or can we only hope to make it there one day?...

Randy AlcornApril 13, 2018

The Pain of Empathy

We shed tears watching emotional movies. We’re sorrowful when we see a dog stranded on the streets. But do we have a heart heavily burdened with empathy for the lost?...

Ray ComfortApril 11, 2018

Is Apologetics Helpful or Necessary in Evangelism?

When it comes to apologetics, it’s a very helpful tactic to show unbelievers the truths of the Bible. But when evangelizing, is apologetics helpful or necessary? Read what Steve Ham has to say on this subject....

Steve HamApril 6, 2018

Worldly Guests

Don’t ever be deceived into thinking that you can allow the pollution of the world to enter your home and not contaminate your family. As parents, you want to keep your children away from those things that you know will harm them....

Ray ComfortApril 4, 2018

When a Christian Should Marry a Mormon

Is there ever a time when a Christian should marry a Mormon? Listen to Ray Comfort as he shares his perspective on this question by recalling a past conversation he had on a Christian radio show....

Ray ComfortApril 2, 2018

Why Christianity?

What makes Christianity different from any other religion? Do all religions basically teach the same thing? Are there many paths to God? This insightful article by Ray Comfort answers the most important questions in life....

Ray ComfortMarch 28, 2018

The Resurrection Credibly Confirms Christianity

The resurrection has been called “the cornerstone of Christianity.” If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then Christianity would also be dead. In this article, Allen Atzbi shows how there is irrefutable evidence for Jesus’ resurrection....

Allen AtzbiMarch 26, 2018

Speak Out

As Christians, we are called to share our faith with others. However, our fear, the devil, and many other factors weigh against us. Skip Heitzig encourages believers to be bold and speak out in evangelism by examining a story from Daniel....

Skip HeitzigMarch 21, 2018

Why Use Gospel Tracts?

Should Christians use gospel tracts? Aren’t we called to verbally proclaim the gospel? Can a tract actually save someone? Listen to what Ray Comfort says on this topic....

Ray ComfortMarch 19, 2018

Watch Stephen Hawking Get Exalted to Sainthood

Renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking died yesterday. Judging by the many angry atheists commenting on a social media post Ray Comfort made, it seems as if Hawking was the “holy prophet” of atheism, and Ray had “blasphemed” him....

Ray ComfortMarch 14, 2018

Mall Witnessing Like a Pro

You don’t live near a pier...or a popular park...or even a Starbucks. And by the time you’re able to go witnessing the colleges are closed and no kids are walking home from high school. Where is a people-lovin’ saint to go when wanting...

Allen AtzbiMarch 12, 2018

Stephen Hawking Has Spoken About the Beginning

Stephen Hawking recently claimed to know what happened before the Big Bang…but what most people aren’t seeing is how senseless his words truly are....

Ray ComfortMarch 6, 2018

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