ARTICLES
Four Reasons Christians Should Engage with the News
With the news so often being depressing, should we even read or watch? Former intelligence officer Nancy Bynum says yes. Here’s why.
When You Don’t Understand Their Pain
What if we don’t understand the complexities of foster care, miscarriage, abusive marriages, or a host of other situations?
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Sharing Online
Sharing a story online seems so benign that we don’t often think about it, says Brianna Lambert. But we should. Here are some questions to ask before you share.
Three Temptations to Bail On Church—and One Big Reason Not To
Stephen R. Morefield has seen churches hurting Christians and Christians hurting the church. How do we deal with these disappointing realities? Should we stay or go?
The Passing of the American Church
The tragedy of the decline of the American church cannot be limited only to the lives of practicing Christians, says Jake Meador. The effects reach far beyond that.
How to ‘Win’ in the Social Media Age
Steve Mizel looked into the pages of Scripture and Gulliver’s Travels and discovered wisdom for navigating the social media landscape.
On Suicide: We Are Our Brothers’ Keepers
What was unthinkable just a lifetime ago—taking one’s own life—is now considered reasonable, humane, and even necessary in some circumstances. This shift, Jen Oshman writes, calls for God’s people to act.
How the Life of the Mind Shapes Your Life
Karen Kessens’ life was starting to go off the rails. She thought it was because of her actions. But then she realized how much her mind shaped her life.
Facing Monsters and Befriending Enemies
Enemy-love, says Dan White, Jr., calls us to move from the center of our convictions to the edge of our comfort zones. But this full-bodied kind of love collides with how we think we come to know people.
Can God Order Your Chaos?
Mike Phay says creation, in its design and its beauty, is speaking, singing, talking, even shouting to us about its maker. The question is, are we paying attention?
How Technology Can Support Your Discipleship
Despite the positive influences of technology on our lives, we don’t often see those gains carried over into our discipleship. But technology can support your discipleship. Here’s how.
Parents, Locate Your Children (in Redemptive History)
As parents, how are we to help our children navigate this sinful world and its complexities? Sean Nolan shows how we can locate ourselves (and our children) in the right place in redemptive history.