Too often, we view God’s love like the old game of picking petals off flowers, intoning “He loves me, He loves me not,” and hoping the last petal ends up on “He loves me.”
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Is God Simply Calling You to be Faithful in the Small Things?
The truth is that most of us are not called to glamorous lifestyles. In fact, most callings, at least most of the time, tend to be pretty un-glamorous.
4 Ways American Christians Can Help the (Truly) Persecuted Church
Every Sunday I get up and go to church without fearing for my life or safety. I can hardly imagine a world where these things aren’t considered normal.
Parents, You Can't Forget to Celebrate the Little Things
We celebrate when our kids score soccer goals or get an A on their big tests, but do we celebrate when they open their Bibles or pray before bedtime? If what we celebrate is what we cultivate, we might need to do things differently...
Why Conflict in Church Can Actually be a Good Thing
Sometimes, striving after peace and unity can become an idol and can actually lead to stifled spiritual growth in a congregation.
Happy 500th Birthday, Protestant Reformation!
This year celebrates the 500th anniversary since a towering scholar and persistent monk known as Martin Luther published his 95 theses against the Catholic Church, thus paving a way for the Protestant Reformation.
How Sexual Abuse in the Church is Real
As much as we like to believe that the church is different, the reality is that the we're not immune to this area of brokenness.
4 Things You Get Wrong about Reading Christian Books
If you've ever read a Christian book and felt defeated, embarrassed, offended, or just bothered, you aren't alone. You might just be reading books the wrong way...
