ARTICLES
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.
Confronting Paul’s View on Women
Paul’s views on women are radical, but not how you might expect, says Rebecca McLaughlin. She investigates his assertions on men and women in Ephesians 5.
Trading Up for A Better Fear
We must allow God’s Word to shape our thoughts on fear. Christy Britton shows us how to replace the lesser affection of fear of this world for the greater and deeper fear of the Lord.
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.
Talk It Up!
We are called to imitate the faith of our spiritual ancestors and leaders. But discipleship doesn’t happen by osmosis. We must be intentional with our words, writes Jeremy Writebol.
Finding Hope When Life is Falling Apart
If you’re suffering, the last thing you want to do is wait. You want hope, but it seems like it’s lost. Though an unlikely book of the Bible , Grayson Pope explains how to find hope when life is falling apart.
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.
Say ‘Yes’ to the One Who Said ‘Yes’ to Us
Christy Britton looks back on an ordinary moment with a friend that shaped her in ways she never could have imagined at the time.
Silence: The Safest Way to God
The world has never been wordier than it is today, writes Grayson Pope. For centuries, Christianity has understood the power of silence. It’s time we rediscover the power of silence.
Sending the Church into Eternity
We’re responsible for much more than biding our time here on earth, waiting on Christ to finish what He started. We can usher in eternity today, writes Zach Barnhart.
Why Pentecost Matters for Mission
If Jesus’ power over the earth is the basis for the mission, the coming of the Holy Spirit is the power enabling the mission, says Dustin Crowe.
The Importance of the Here and Now
John Koessler says we try to move God’s agenda forward by miles when he is interested in the next few inches. We have to be open to the opportunity of the present.