Alex McFarland

Alex McFarland

Op-ed contributor

5 freedoms only Jesus can give

It has been said that Jesus’ physical emergence from the grave—corroborated by eyewitness testimony and resulting in the birth of history’s largest faith group—is the most verifiable fact of the ancient world.

5 freedoms only Jesus can give

The Christmas story template from which all other stories are drawn

Here is where the facts about Christmas might seem to be as hard to reconcile as the ending of an O’Henry tale: clearly, the Father loves and cherishes His unique and only Son, Jesus.  So much so that when Christ was suffering for the sins of the world and dying on the Cross, the Father looked away.

The Christmas story template from which all other stories are drawn

Sometimes the Most Spiritual Thing You Can Do Is Take a Nap

Have you ever considered your theology regarding R&R? It may be something we think about often, but Christians should make time to get rest for the body and the soul. Some might object to a call for rest, reasoning that because the world at this moment is so dark and sinful, Christians should work all that much harder to spread the Gospel.

Sometimes the Most Spiritual Thing You Can Do Is Take a Nap

Billy Graham: In a Category of 'One'

The fruit of Billy Graham's laser-focused commitment to the Gospel is truly awe-inspiring. His purpose was to see that the whole world heard about Jesus. May God grant that it becomes our mission as well.

Billy Graham: In a Category of 'One'

The Power of Christians United

God is pleased when Christians work together. This was Jesus' plan, that his followers live and serve as one.

The Power of Christians United

Interest in Supernatural: Exercise With Care

When the aspiring sorcerers were overheard talking about making a Halloween sacrifice, "…What about some small animal? No - how about maybe a hamster?" this troubled mother's tolerance ran out. "Alex, they are taking this stuff way too seriously. Please respond ASAP, or at least recommend a good resource."

Interest in Supernatural: Exercise With Care

Religious Freedom Under Attack

We have seen Arab Spring in the Middle East, and we are now witnessing Christian Winter in America. Traditional Christian and Biblical principles, once the keystone of our free society, are falling like leaves, dark harbingers of meaner days ahead.

Religious Freedom Under Attack