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.
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.
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?
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.
What Kind of Friend Are You?
Courageous and sacrificial love are not just ideals, but challenges for every disciple, writes Mike Phay. What kind of friends will we be?
Stop Making Jesus a Myth
Without realizing it, pastor Bob Stevenson mythologized Jesus. He equated pastoring with following. But he’s learning three practices that keep him from making Jesus a myth.
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.
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.
Trusting God With Open Hands
What if God asks you to give up the one thing you hold most dear? How do you do it, actually let it go? Lauren Bowerman goes looking for answers.
Fixing Our Flittering Eyes
Many of us struggle to focus on God. The distracting world around us doesn’t make it any easier. We must learn to fix our eyes on Christ, says Zach Barnhart.
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.
Smiling at Storms
John Newton once wrote, “With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm.” Columnist Christy Britton reflects on these words and asks, “Am I brave enough to smile at my storms?”