When I write and speak for Out of Neutral, sometimes I’m answering a specific question someone has asked, and other times I’m trying to anticipate the kinds of issues that people are dealing with. This year, the most read articles and watched videos included topics from marriage and parenting to prophecy and church membership. See what you missed or what might warrant a second look as I break down the top 10 of 2023.
10. What Are the Deal-Breakers in Marriage?
Marriage is hard work, and it can be tempting to look for a way out. This post looks at our culture’s view of marriage and divorce and how it differs from the Bible.
9. Is a “Proverbs 31 Woman” Realistic in Today’s World?
I love that I was asked this question because it allows me to correct a terrible but common misreading of this passage and show how it liberates, affirms, and inspires women of all ages.
8. Simple Ways to Cultivate Awe and Lower Your Stress
Awe is central to a healthy relationship with God but missing in many people’s daily experience. This post looks at how to cultivate awe and reverence in your life.
7. Why Didn’t God Just Keep Us From Sinning?
So much brokenness resulted from Adam’s first sin that it begs the question of why God didn’t prevent it. This post explores Rebecca McLaughlin’s fascinating answer to that question.
6. What’s Expected of a Church Member?
Most churches have members but never really spell out what’s expected of them. This post attempts to do just that.
5. Why I Wish You Could Have Come to Church This Sunday
The pandemic has made us ask the same question about church that we’ve asked about work: Couldn’t I do the same thing more efficiently at home? This post looks at what’s so vital about in-person Sunday worship.
4. What You Need To Know About False Prophets in the Old Testament
Understanding the function of prophets in the Old Testament gives us insight into evaluating them in the New. This post breaks down what we need to know.
3. Is New Testament Prophecy Different Than Old Testament Prophecy
Many Christians assume that New Testament prophecy is radically different than Old Testament prophecy, but this post points to the Scriptures that tell a different story.
2. Why It Matters Whether You Believe Children Are Born Innocent or Not
What you believe about the nature of your baby will profoundly affect your parenting. This post looks at the biggest implications and what to do about them.
1. At What Age Should My Child Be Baptized?
Jesus was pretty clear that He’s against dismissing the faith of young children, but that doesn’t mean a child should be baptized as soon as they raise their hand. This post looks at both sides of this tension.
That’s for all for Out of Neutral in 2023! Would you take a moment to let me know some of the questions or topics that you’d like to see addressed in the New Year?
In awe of Him,
Paul
