Most Christians will, at some point, ask the question “Is it time to leave my church?” There’s no shortage of helpful articles about how to find a church. But we…
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Don’t Wait for Tragedy Before You Talk to Your Kids About Death – Alyson Punzi
I never talked to my daughter about death—then her dad (my husband) died. I didn’t know what to do. I consulted websites, books, child psychologists, pediatricians, and pastors, and they…
To Understand Jesus Walking on Water, Turn to the Old Testament – Benjamin L. Gladd
The Gospel of Mark contains two gripping stories of Jesus performing miracles on the Sea of Galilee. In the first miracle, Jesus famously stills the raging sea (4:35–41). In the…
Beauty Bears Witness to God – Jonathan Dodson
The room was packed with fine suits and floral print dresses. Relatives were poised with homemade signs ready to cheer their graduate on. But first, the commencement speech. A frumpy…
Jen Wilkin and Mike Kruger on Understanding Revelation – Michael J. Kruger, Jen Wilkin
Revelation is a book of the Bible many of us fear or avoid: It can feel opaque at best and terrifying at worst. Popular conceptions in movies and fiction have…
Young Men, Sports Gambling, and a Better Way to Play – Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Josh Hollinger
Last week, authorities charged an NBA head coach, a Miami Heat guard, and a former NBA player and friend of LeBron James in connection with illegal gambling and sports betting.…
We Need Luther’s High View of Scripture – Mark D. Thompson
On All Saints’ Eve 1517, Martin Luther changed the shape of Europe and the world forever. However it was done—and I don’t think Luther was beyond the theatrical flourish of…
Conversational Bridges to Evangelism – Courtney Doctor, Melissa Kruger, Becky Pippert
Melissa and Courtney talk with Becky Pippert about how to develop godly confidence to engage in evangelistic conversations with love. Becky tells stories about sharing her faith with her own…
Pastors Need Wisdom to Navigate AI Well – Austin Gravley
It’s hard to believe it has only been three years since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the public. The speed of AI’s growth makes the adoption of social media and smartphones…
While You Sleep, Jesus Prays For You – Patrick Schreiner
While you sleep, Jesus prays for you. Though we must rest, though we must take breaks to recharge, though we must stop our work, the Scriptures affirm that Jesus continually…