Stephen Altrogge

Stephen is a husband, dad, writer. I drink too much coffee and know too much about Star Wars. I created The Blazing Center. I've also written some books which people seem to like. You can follow me on Twitter and Facebook . facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenaltrogge . twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenaltrogge

Is Mental Illness Actually Biblical?

If we’re going to effectively care for fellow Christians who struggle with mental illness, we need to recognize that mental illness is a real thing.

6 Warning Signs of a Bad Pastor and Spiritual Abuse

Here are six bright red warning signs of a bad pastor. We must be aware of these because few things sully Jesus' name and cause Christians to become disillusioned than an abusive spiritual leader.

How Should the Church Welcome a Prodigal Child?

When a prodigal returns to your church, what sort of welcome will he receive?

5 Bedtime Prayers That Will Change Your Life

Bedtime prayers present a unique opportunity for us to connect with God. Bedtime prayer is an opportunity for us to reset, in a sense. To freshly connect with God. To properly align our hearts with God’s will before we go to sleep.

Why I Don’t Like Christmas Carols

A permanent scowl begins to harden on my face. My nostrils tend to flare more frequently. Why? Christmas carols. I don’t like them. And they’re everywhere! Let me tell you why I don't like Christmas carols.

Seriously: You Should Love God’s Wrath

The simple truth is that we don’t like to talk about God’s wrath. It makes us moderately uncomfortable. We prefer to talk about how God is loving, kind, and merciful, all of which are gloriously true. The wrath of God is just as glorious as his love and mercy.

A New Convert’s Guide to Christianese

If you’re going to communicate with other Christians, you need to memorize our code words and their definitions. What exactly are these code words? I’m glad you asked. What follows is a guide to understanding Christianese. Think of this as the Rosetta of the Christian world.

What The Prosperity Teachers Get Right

This much the prosperity teachers get right: God is generous with those who are generous, and he withholds from those who withhold.

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