ARTICLES
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.
Three Little Words That Change Everything
Christy Britton shares three words that can change how we live, how we think, how we act, and how we see ourselves. And no, it’s not those three words.
How Praying with Kids Changes Your Prayers
Before Zac Harrel had kids, he never thought to pray about everyday things that seem inconsequential. But praying with his little daughter is teaching him big lessons on prayer.
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.
Hearing and Doing: On Authority, Trust, and Freedom
Sometimes we hear, and do things half-heartedly. Other times, we hear and don’t do anything. Kevin J. Vanhoozer explains Jesus’ stories that illustrate the difference between hearing and doing.
Courage: Yours for the Taking
We all love to read stories of courageous men and women , like Joshua in the Bible. But what about someone like us, asks Christy Britton. Is courage for the ordinary?
Bookend Your Day with the Bible
What if the church is unintentionally contributing to the decline in Bible reading by telling its people to have one discrete “quiet time” per day, asks Zach Barnhart.
DIY Discipleship?
There’s never been a better time to be a Do-It-Yourselfer than right now, says Mike Phay. The DIY spirit is everywhere, even in the church. But is DIY discipleship possible?
Competing with Horses
In a profound reflection on the life of Jeremiah the prophet, Eugene Peterson explores the heart of what it means to be fully and genuinely human.
The Privilege of Praying for Forgiveness
Christy Britton asks if we recognize what a mighty privilege it is to be able to approach the almighty God for forgiveness.
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?
All Eyes on Jesus
Keeping our eyes fixed on Christ is hard today, writes Jeremy Writebol. Not only that, but fixing our eyes on the actual Jesus seems even harder. But we must do it. We must look to Jesus.