ARTICLES
Don't Leave an Awful Hole
More money. Cooler friends. Better job. We seek fulfillment in so many things. But we’ll always feel worthless apart from Christ.
Screwtape’s Plan for Pulverizing Pastors
Target the family. Use their teaching against them. Sean Nolan lets readers in on Screwtape’s advanced tactics for squashing shepherds.
Growing in Faith, Hope, and Love as a Community
We tend to read the Bible as a book for us as individuals. But the bulk of Scripture was written to a community. Here’s why that matters.
Missed Celebrations and the God of Our Memories
Everyone seems to be missing some event or moment during this pandemic. Why do these days and events matter so much?
Parents, Make the Most of #QuarantineLife
Pastor Mike Phay reminds parents to show their children the great and glorious realities of the Bible, the gospel, and our faith.
Grumbling: A Family Tradition
Are you grumbling during your quarantine? You’re not alone. In fact, God’s people have been grumbling for thousands of years.
Zoomed Out
We’re exhausted from video calls and overconsuming content. R.D. McClenagan has some encouraging words for the weary.
When Being Heroic Means Staying Home
Chase Replogle, pastor and host of the PastorWriter podcast, on how the coronavirus is exposing our need for control and the spotlight.
Plead to God Like Your Life Depends on It—Because It Does
The psalmists knew suffering as a close—and often unwanted—confidant. We have much to learn from them, especially how to lament.
Mass Panic, Costco-Runs, and the Love of Jesus
Mass panic is upon us. We’re depleting the shelves of our stores, but we’re also consuming the resources of our souls.
Can Christians Smoke Pot if It’s Legal?
Pastors and lay leaders in states where recreational marijuana is legal must be ready to answer this question, writes Jen Oshman.
Move the Can: The First Step in Helping a Church Get Healthier
Using a paint can parable, Karl Vaters explains that turning a church from unhealthy to healthy starts by working smarter, not harder.