Beyond rumors

Nov. 9, 3:52PM | Here are three alarms worth checking out Joel Belz points out that in reporting, distinguishing between a not-yet-proven rumor and an established fact isn't as easy as it may seem: "The problem has to do with telling the difference between smoke and fire."

Stone upon stone - Part 13

Nov. 2, 5:42PM | God's blessing comes before our obedience In this final installment on developing a biblical worldview, Joel Belz sums up the series by explaining a critical mindset that counters our common belief as a proud people that we have something to do with our redemption, despite what the Bible teaches us.

Make them ask for it

Oct. 26, 4:32PM | Not imposing a biblical worldview "Why should we suppose that a culture that has fought us tooth and nail over the last generation would then turn around and willingly ask us for what we have?" asks Joel Belz. He then gives us two timeless reasons why.

Stone upon stone - Part 12

Oct. 19, 5:18PM | Affirming God's truth In an era of doubters and deniers, Joel Belz says God calls us to affirm His glorious truth, adding that our only dependable guide is the Bible, "an ultimately optimistic book." Part 12 of an ongoing series on developing a biblical worldview.

Not for sale

Oct. 12, 3:38PM | Government should stay out of the newspaper business "The very idea of a governmentally subsidized newspaper should be both offensive and terrifying to anyone who understands the historic role of the news media in America and the true significance of First Amendment freedom of the press," says Joel Belz.

Refreshing reversal

Oct. 5, 3:41PM | Zondervan takes a step in what may be a very good direction "There's wonderful irony in the news that it took a woman to produce a breakthrough in the battle over gender-inclusive Bibles," says Joel Belz in discussing the role of Zondervan's Moe Girkins in addressing this divisive issue among Christians.

Stone upon stone - Part 11

Sep. 28, 7:07PM | The importance accountability Christians, instead of shrinking into anonymity, should be intentional neighbors, says Joel Belz in Part 11 of an ongoing series on developing a biblical worldview. Joel reminds us that like our Lord, we should make ourselves deliberately and perpetually accountable.

Stone upon stone - Part 10

Sep. 21, 3:12PM | The importance of stewardship Stewardship is not just about money, says Joel Belz in Part 10 of an ongoing series on developing a biblical worldview. Joel reminds us that we do not own anything of any significance - it's all on loan from God.

Stone upon stone - Part 9

Sep. 14, 6:48PM | Pursuing holiness Joel Belz, in this ongoing series on developing a biblical worldview, offers three main reasons why Christians have a distaste for pursuing holiness, as they try to separate themselves from the pleasures of ungodliness.

Debt reversal

Sep. 7, 9:17AM | It’s not too late for our children Joel Belz says, "If we marvel at the ease with which our nation may be trading away its birthright, we need look no farther than our own failure at teaching such values to those we're most responsible for."

Rest stop reminder

Aug. 31, 6:32PM | Why, against all evidence, are we giving so much power to government? If a state government can't handle the maintenance of 19 rest areas, how can Americans trust the federal government with private health-related transactions, asks Joel Belz in his latest WORLD column.