The Thinking Christian

21/07/2024

Great article on seeing past the singular events and looking at consistency.

You’re on vacation, sitting on the beach, watching your children play in the water. Everyone is full of sunshine and smiles. You think to yourself, “I’ve got a great family here. We’re doing alright.” Then, you have another thought. You remember being a kid on vacation with your family gro...

03/02/2024

A white guy visits a black church...

Commentary

Posted inCommentary A White Guy Visits a Black Church Posted by By S. Daniel Smith September 19, 2022 This post previously appeared on my former blog. It has been moved to my new website in order to consolidate my writing work. My visit to Bayview Baptist Church started on a whim. It came about afte...

03/02/2024

Of Nike and Chic-fil-a...

Commentary

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03/02/2024

Cut through the noise of an angry world and deepen your faith.

21/01/2024

“Every time you make a decision, you express a value.” Pastor Steve Swisher

29/12/2023

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Everyone has their favorite verse, and many have heard of what others think are key verses in the Bible. John 14:6, however, explains the power of Christ in both salvation and in our daily living. Read this Bible study to understand why that is true and what it means to you!

27/12/2023

Do any of my military friends own horses? Or can anyone connect me to horse owners? It’s for a writing project. Thanks!

30/11/2023

Friends who love Christian historical fiction. My novella is part of a group of books for Christmas. Several good books by known authors are on this list. Take a gander and enjoy!

Searching for your next favorite Christmas story? Look no further! This delightful selection of Christmas Historicals is available for a limited time.

09/10/2023

Thoughts on the Dachau Concentration Camp, and the need to study history:

Posted inCommentary Travel My Visit to Dachau Posted by By S. Daniel Smith October 9, 2023 It’s not like it’s Auschwitz. I remember thinking that as I embarked on my trip to Dachau Concentration Camp in late April 2023. I mean, yeah, the N***s did horrible things here too, I’m sure (I didn’t...

29/08/2023

Writing for publication is more than writing what you already know...

Posted inMy Writing Published Clip Addendums More than “Writing what you Know” Posted by By S. Daniel Smith August 9, 2023 This is a companion post for my article appearing in the Virginia Dept of Wildlife Resource’s fishing notes. The article is titled, “Small Water, Big Fun: Retention Pond...

29/08/2023

A lot of Christians think that Sunday morning is all they need for their pursuit of Jesus. Think again...

Posted inCommentary Sunday Morning Doesn’t Count (at least not how you think it does) Posted by By S. Daniel Smith November 14, 2022 This post previously appeared on my former blog. It has been moved to my new website in order to consolidate my writing work. I can hear some Christians, the ones wh...

26/07/2023

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22/07/2023

Seriously the best podcast available on learning the difficult concepts in the Bible. I value The Bible Project as much as any other resource out there. If you're a podcast listener, give this one a go:

22/07/2023

We often think of Martin Luther in terms of opening the floodgates of reformation, but he was also a mastermind of the publishing world. As someone trying to master modern forms of written communication, I found the book Brand Luther to be a very engaging read. While the book is not written from a Christian perspective, it treats the religious aspect respectfully. I highly recommend the book.

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Brand Luther: How an Unheralded Monk Turned His Small Town into a Center of Publishing, Made Himself the Most Famous Man in Europe--and Started the Protestant Reformation

26/06/2023

I'm hosting a raffle for one copy of Tim Keller's The Prodigal God. Those who sign up for my mailing list are automatically entered into the givaway. It's a perfect book for those who consider themselves thinking Christians. Enter today!

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10/09/2022

We cannot merely be the church of the unborn. We must be also the church of the young, the church of the adults, the church of the poor, the church of the needy, the church of the confused, and so much more.

05/09/2022

With the repeal of Roe v Wade, a deep dive on what the church should do next.

Posted inBeliever's POV The Abortion Issue: Now the Real Work Begins Posted by By S. Daniel Smith September 4, 2022 Waskom City Council voting to create a sanctuary for the unborn. Photo courtesy of the Washington Post. Since Roe v Wade’s overturn in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ...

11/09/2021

Headline: Local Virginia Beach church supports Hurricane Ida relief effort:

Posted inBeliever's POV Believer’s POV 11 September 2021 Posted by By admin September 11, 2021No Comments As Hurricane Ida continues to cause issues for the New Orleans area of Louisiana, local Hampton Roads congregation Essential Church concluded an effort this week to support a congregation in S...