China, The Olympics and Christians [Kerby Anderson]
May 5, 2008
Kerby Anderson comments on China's repression in light of the Olympics, which they will soon host. It seems that the U.S. and the West have changed, not China as was hoped when they announced their bid to host the Olympics.

Global Food Crisis Hits Home [Rusty Wright]
May 5, 2008
Some Westerners might react with detached shock to stories of food riots in places like Haiti, India, and Cameroon. But when your local Costco and Sam's Club start limiting rice purchases, reality creeps in. What should you do? What's a biblical view? (Short op-ed)

Biblical Perspective on Giving [Kerby Anderson]
May 5, 2008
In this article we look at the relationship between tithing and charitable giving while looking at the idea of giving in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.

2008 Student Mind Games Registration Packet
Apr. 30, 2008
Contains registration form, emergency insurance information, challenge course consent form, and list of what to bring. The conference is July 20-26, 2008 at Ozark Conference Center in Arkansas.

Amazing Grace in John Newton [Rusty Wright]
Apr. 28, 2008
This slave-trader-turned-pastor significantly impacted the eighteenth century British campaign to abolish the African slave trade. You've likely heard his classic song. Perhaps you think you know his inspiring story. You may discover that you don't!

Bible, Economics and Capitalism [Kerby Anderson]
Apr. 21, 2008
We need to evaluate economics from a biblical perspective. Using the Bible as our framework lets us construct a government and an economy that liberates human potentiality and limits human sinfulness.

Probe Answers Our E-Mail
April 18, 2008

• Did Jesus Preach Immortality?
• What Caused Lucifer (Satan) to Fall?
• Spanish Feedback: I Regret My Abortion, We Must Fight It

Advocacy Apologetics: Finding Common Ground [Rusty Wright]
Apr. 18, 2008
It’s a crucial lesson; I’m glad I learned it early on: In communicating with skeptics, start by agreeing where you can. You'll get many more to listen.

Educational Choice [Don Closson]
Apr. 14, 2008
In this article we survey the state of educational choice in America. Even though educational spending is the largest category in every state’s budget, money is not our primary concern. It is the well being of our children.

The Pagan Connection: Did Christianity Borrow From the Mystery Religions? [Patrick Zukeran]
Apr. 6, 2008
Skeptics are again promoting the idea that Jesus and his miracles were borrowed from pagan myths. This article shows that Christianity is historical, not mythical, and that in many cases the pagan myths are borrowed from the true account of Christ.

Special Dallas Showing of Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
Apr. 4, 2008

Redeeming Darwin Video Clips
Apr. 1, 2008
Video Clips from our Redeeming Darwin small group DVD; What Is Intelligent Design? and Misusing Definitions of Evolution.

A Doctor's Journey with Cancer [Rusty Wright]
Apr. 1, 2008
When you suddenly learn you might have only 18 months to live, it's a good time to sort out what really matters in life. If I'm ever in Dr. Yang Chen's position, I hope I can display the serenity and trust I observe in him. (Short op-ed)

Oprah's Spirituality: Exploring 'A New Earth' [Steve Cable]
Mar. 28, 2008
Steve Cable analyzes Eckhart Tolle's New Age book A New Earth, made popular by Oprah's weekly webinar. Classic New Age teachings are not compatible with biblical Christianity.

Articles on Easter and the Resurrection
Mar. 20, 2008
A selection of Probe articles on Easter and the Resurrection of Christ.

Probe Answers Our E-Mail
Mar. 19, 2008

• Wicca is Not a False Religion
• Is God Punishing Me With Singleness?
• God DISPATCHES Evil Instead of Sending It

Response to The Shack [Sue Bohlin]
Mar. 11, 2008
Response to William Young's novel The Shack, which generally produces strong reviews, both positive and negative. It's a novel for Christians which presents a personal tri-une God in strong and memorable ways as it addresses the hard question "How can a good and loving God allow pain and suffering?"

Castro's Staying Power [Rusty Wright]
Mar. 6, 2008
Nearly 50 years after the Revolution, Fidel Castro has resigned as Cuba's president. His survival has been legendary. As the ailing, aging leader nears life's finish line, might his thoughts return to spiritual leanings of earlier years? (Short op-ed)

What's Happening to Our Youth?[Dr. Ray Bohlin]
Mar. 6, 2008
Probe president Dr. Ray Bohlin summarizes recent findings about youth transition to adult life and faith. A bleak picture, there is still hope for helping youth hold onto faith after high school, despite the "triangle of discouragement" described by a Youth Transition Network researcher.

Voting and Election Resources
Mar. 5, 2008
A selection of Probe articles, Kerby Anderson commentaries, and online voter guides.

Kerby Anderson Commentaries
Mar. 5, 2008

• Democratic Delegate Count
• Superdelegates
• Candidates and Character
• Dismantling the Electoral College
• Presidential Experience
• Voter ID
• Voter ID and the Supreme Court
• Throw Out the Maps
• Candidates and Religion
• Biblical Principles
• Fertility and Voting Patterns

New PowerPoint: Stress and Margin [Kerby Anderson]
Mar. 3, 2008

Probe Answers Our E-Mail
Feb. 22, 2008

• Is It OK to Smoke the Herb of Genesis 1:29?
• Is A Course in Miracles Heretical? How Do I Talk to My Friend Who Believes It?
• In Redeeming Darwin Are You Saying God Used Evolution?
• Would Clones Have Souls?

There Is a God [Michael Gleghorn]
Feb. 18, 2008
This article examines some of the arguments and evidence that led Antony Flew, "the world's most notorious atheist," to change his mind about God and co-write a book by this title.

Articles in Portugese
Feb. 9, 2008
A Portugese believer has translated ten Probe articles into his language, with more to come. We are grateful to be able to add these links to a list of other articles translated into Croatian, Hungarian, French, and Polish. Our robust list of articles translated into Spanish is now its own, often-visited website, MinisteriosProbe.org.

As Long As It Doesn't Hurt Anyone Else [Rick Wade]
Feb. 8, 2008
Probe staffer Rick Wade comments on the popular ethical notion, "It's okay as long as it doesn't hurt anybody else." As a rule of life, this is skimpy and leads to a diminished life compared to a biblical ethic.

India's Missing Girls and the Right to Choose [Rusty Wright and Meg Korpi]
Jan. 29, 2008
Female infanticide and feticide in India's patriarchal culture stir passions for equality and fairness but raise troubling questions. Does favoring a woman's right to choose logically imply that one supports her right to terminate a fetus simply because it is female? (Short op-ed.)

Can the Just Succeed? [Steve Cable]
Jan. 28, 2008
Can the just succeed? Can people living by Biblical principles successfully compete in a capitalist economy without compromising? Should we even try?

Josh McDowell on Using Redeeming Darwin With Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed [Josh McDowell]
Jan. 24, 2008
Josh McDowell offers a heads-up on the documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, which creates opportunities for Christians to use Redeeming Darwin, a DVD study of science and faith. RD explains Intelligent Design theory, explains knowing the Creator personally and how to share this information.

The Mitchell Report: Christian Response to Steroids in Sports [Heather Zeiger]
Jan. 23, 2008
Probe staffer Heather Zeiger comments on the hot debate on steroid abuse among Major League Baseball and other athletes. The Christian worldview balances a popular view of the body against what Jesus and the Bible revealed. It may surprise you.

Voting and Christian Citizenship [Byron Barlowe]
Jan. 14, 2008
Barlowe offers a Christian citizen's viewpoint on the privlege of voting, pluralism juxtaposed to Christian influence and roots, whether God takes sides, whether electing a Christian is always best and the place of values in voting.