ARTICLES
Set Free to Love Others
“For freedom, Christ has set us free,” wrote Paul. God’s lavish love has set us free, but to do what? To love others, says staff writer Jen Oshman.
Deliver Us from Evil—and the Evil One
When confronted by the realities of evil, we can’t rely on abstract tropes about sin being in every human heart. We need to speak about the demonic, says author Wes Hill.
For God's Sake, Tell a Better Story
Conflict is at the core of every great story. But we often avoid in everyday life. Maybe we shouldn’t, staff writer Mike Phay suggests.
Why We Need the Law
Most people don’t like rules. But that doesn’t mean we’re better off without them. Jen Oshman reflects on why we need God’s law and how it makes us better.
A Letter to the God of 'Again'
God keeps making the sun rise and trees grow, and he keeps saving sinners. Somehow these can seem mundane. Courtney Yantes asks God to renew her heart—again.
Why Vision Is a Matter of Life and Death
Clear vision matters, says staff writer Jen Oshman. If we don’t get a true vision of God and the gospel, our Christian lives will be a sham.
The God of Crazy Things
Let’s face it: Sometimes God’s call seems crazy. Sometimes having faith feels crazy. But as staff writer David McLemore reminds us, ours is a God of crazy things.
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.
What I Learned from Visiting Paul's Prison Cell
After Joseph Lasslett visited the prison where Paul wrote 2 Timothy, the words jumped off the pages.
Trust the Provider, Not the Paycheck
Lauren Bowerman has a complicated relationship with money, like most of us. But in trusting God with her finances, she’s growing closer to Jesus.
I Can See Clearly Now: How Scripture Opens Our Eyes
David McLemore discovered he needed glasses. His physical eyesight wasn’t the only problem, though. Sin wrecked his spiritual eyes, but he found a way to see clearly.
Going Through a Change? Remember These Three Things
There’s one thing we can all expect our lives to do: change. Transitions can be difficult, but Shar Walker gives us three reminders to help weather seasons of change.