ARTICLES
Painting the Secular Canvas Blank
What if this secular moment in our culture is only a crisis if we ignore God’s calls for renewal? What if we reframe this as brilliantly good news?
Why We Always Leave
Do we tell ourselves we’re “just going” to avoid the disappointment of never arriving? Do we call the road “home” to escape the pain of never being welcomed?
Christianity Has Always Been the Third Way
The Christian faith has always been understood to offer something outside the conventional options for worldview and religion. Gerald L. Sittser explains why.
The Priorities of Greatness
When everything presses for our attention, how do we discern and attend to that which is most important? Ralph E. Enlow explains.
Acedia: What It Is and Why You Should Know About It
There’s one area of temptation that’s especially common but nearly unknown, says Harold L. Senkbeil. It’s acedia, and its sad results litter the wreckage of many a ministry.
What Are You Afraid Of?
Fear may be one of the hardest things for you to overcome, say Gem and Alan Fadling. But with Jesus’ help, you can overcome it. Here’s how to get started.
How to Wield The Shield of Faith
We can’t put on the whole armor of God without learning to use the shield of faith. But what is it, exactly, and how do we wield it? Iain M. Duguid explains.
What It Means to Pray 'Your Kingdom Come'
The word kingdom appears 118 times in the Gospels. Jesus told us to pray “your kingdom come” to the Father, but what does that mean? Ian K. Smith explains.
The Birth Pains of Raising Disciples
Can our labors save our children? Gloria Furman reflects on Paul’s language of being in birth pains for those he discipled.
When the Black Dog Comes Calling
After a major transition and spiraling out of control, Mark Meynell found himself in the cruel tedium of what Winston Churchill called his “black dog.”
Servant Leadership: Is Your Pastor or Church Walking the Walk?
Greatness is validated by serving, not status. Ralph E. Enlow lays out six propositions for servant leadership from Jesus’ teaching.
Men, the Women in Porn Bear God’s Image
Every human has dignity and worth, writes Benjamin Vrbicek. That dignity and worth come from our Creator, who bestowed it upon us—and we are not to take it away.