Shane Vander Hart

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.

The Bible and Immigration

Christians hold various opinions about illegal immigration. Shane Vander Hart discusses what the Bible says about immigrants and what it means for Christians.

Jesus Is Our Justification

Shane Vander Hart: Jesus is our just and justifier because we are completely unable to justify ourselves before a righteous, holy God.

You Need To Die

Shane Vander Hart: When we die to sin, when we deny ourselves, it is then when we truly live.

Seven Ways Christians Should Respond to Persecution

Shane Vander Hart: Jesus promised that the world will hate His followers so Christians should not be surprised when it happens and respond accordingly as we experience it.

What Is Your Only Comfort in Life and Death?

The very first question of the Heidelberg Catechism asks, “What is your only comfort in life and death?” The answer you give is of eternal importance.

What is Truly Precious?

Shane Vander Hart: What is truly precious? Jesus. He Himself is our treasure. Without Him, nothing else matters.

Overcoming the Most Segregated Hour of the Week

Sunday morning is described as the most segregated time in the week. Shane Vander Hart discusses why that is and shares five thoughts on how to address it.

The Tomb Is Empty!

While Christians’ belief in the resurrection takes faith, it is a reasonable faith. There is plenty of affirmative evidence that the tomb is empty!

Seven Last Words of Christ

As we commemorate Good Friday, Shane Vander Hart reflects on the seven last sayings (“words”) of Jesus Christ as He hung on the cross.

A Fool for Christ

Shane Vander Hart: The world’s “wisdom” is its stumbling block and the answer to that is to become a fool, or more precisely, a fool for Christ.

Keep an Eye on Alaska’s U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has a new challenger. Kelly Tshibaka announced her candidacy in Alaska’s first jungle primary in Alaska’s 2022 U.S. Senate race.

Making Assumptions Is Never a Good Thing

Shane Vander Hart: I have experience working with juvenile offenders and unlike Matt Walsh, I can’t “automatically assume” the Uber Eats carjackers’ are fatherless.

U.S. Homeschooling Households Double During Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that according to their Household Pulse Survey, the number of households that homeschooled doubled between May to October in 2020.

No One Needs Our Hot Takes

Shane Vander Hart: Let’s dispense with the hot takes and pursue facts and truth. Let’s apply James 1:19 to breaking news – be quick to listen and slow to speak.

What is Privilege?

Shane Vander Hart: Discussing racial differences and diversity, in general, requires both humility and patience from everyone involved.

What Will You Choose?

Shane Vander Hart: Every Christian standing up to the sexual revolution will have to choose will they stand on their biblical convictions or will they acquiesce?