Posts by Kyle Peart
Navigating Cancel Culture with Scriptural Integrity: A Call to Discernment and Grace
Amid today’s pervasive cancel culture, Christians face the dual challenge of standing for truth while embodying grace. This cultural phenomenon, which often seeks to ostracize individuals for perceived wrongs, invites a response deeply rooted in the principles of Scripture. Drawing inspiration from the Bereans and guided by the teachings of Jesus, we find a model…
Read MoreLosing to Gain: Embracing the Christian Perspective on Being a “Loser”
In a world that often celebrates winners and success, the concept of being a “loser” is rarely something we aim for. From our earliest years, we’re encouraged to strive for greatness, achieve our goals, and emerge victorious in the game of life. However, in the Christian faith, there exists a unique perspective on the idea…
Read MoreChristian Apologetics: Strengthening Faith through In-House Discussions
Hey there, friends! It’s Kyle from Once Lost Ministries, and I’m excited to talk about Christian apologetics with you! Now, I’m not the best writer out there, but I’ve got a real zeal for Christ, and I want to share why apologetics is so important for our faith in Christ. Christian apologetics is an exciting…
Read MoreWhat do car horns and Christians have in common?
Prologue: Before I dive into this, I would like to state that I am convinced that I do not have the gift of making and interpreting analogies. My wife, on the other hand, has this grand way of building a format to get something through my thick skull with the most simplistic portrait. I love…
Read MoreDeconstructing Deconstruction: A Critical Examination of Jim Palmer’s Theology
Deconstruction, a philosophical and theological movement that seeks to critique and dismantle existing systems and structures, has recently been making waves in Christian circles. While it has been used in various contexts, in the Christian context, deconstruction seeks to challenge and dismantle traditional beliefs and practices, including Christology and the authority of the Bible. In…
Read MoreDon’t Throw "Division" Out With the Bath Water
Proverbs 14:12 “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death.” Often times when division is caused within a body of believers, the immediate assumption seems to be that the issues behind the division are automatically unbiblical. But is this really the case? Is there ever such…
Read MoreChristian by default?
So often today, we see Americans who naturally think they are born into the Christian faith. An example that comes to mind are country music artists. Why do so many of them think they are “Christian” by default? It’s become more and more apparent that certain cultures, especially within our country believe they are Christians simply because they sing supposedly wholesome songs, going to church, etc. Simply writing lyrics about…
Read MoreA Love Beyond Understanding
Picture with me coming across a young boy, distressed and disappointed. More than that, in fact, he seems to be consumed with sorrow, even perhaps despair. Immediately, your heart goes out for this poor kid. You don’t know what led him to feel this way, but your instinct is to find a way to cheer him…
Read MoreAn Opportunity to Point
As Christians we are often faced with times of trial. Perhaps it’s because of being heavily investigated for actions I had taken as a nonbeliever, but one of the main things I thought of during that time when I heard the word trial was a court of law. In the end, whether I’d be facing…
Read MoreWhat happens if Jesus returns while people have colonized Mars?
Based on the Book of Revelation and everything that is stated to happen to the Earth once Jesus returns, what will happen if humans are colonized in space i.e., Mars? The timing referred to in much of the Book of Revelation can be called the “end of the world” or the “day of the Lord”. …
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