Hope is a hard-to-define word today. When we say it, we often do so with fingers crossed. For instance, if you ask me if I think the Warriors will win…
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Don’t Force Young Women to Fight the Nation’s Wars – Joe Carter
The Story Congress appears poised to force young women to register for the military draft. The Background A group of Senate Democrats is proposing a rewrite of the military draft…
Would Paul Be Considered a Bad Missionary Today? – Jonathan Worthington
Jesus was and is on God’s mission. It is big. And he calls us into it. But many of us have shrunk it into our truncated idea of “missions.” God’s…
6 Tips for Being a Helpful Guest Speaker – Darren Carlson
I’ve had the privilege of preaching all over the world and have tried hard to learn how to be a good guest preacher. While the commands of hospitality often fall…
The ‘It’s Just a Movie’ Mistake – Kirsten O’Brien
I used to think everyone was wooed by the characters and qualities they admired onscreen. Turns out, many aren’t even aware of the ways movies subtly impress upon us visions…
Can Social Media Foster Persuasion (Not Polarization)? – Tim Keller
Recently I was in a Zoom forum of journalists and academics who were discussing the increasing polarization of American culture. At one point a man said, “If I wanted to…
This Week’s Free eBook: ‘Finding the Right Hills to Die On’ – Staff
Need a good book for your summer vacation? We’ve got you covered. This summer we are giving away a free eBook every week, for 12 weeks. This week (July 19…
Missionary and Theologian: Can We Combine Them? – Jon Hoglund
In The Missionary-Theologian: Sent into the World, Sanctified by the Word, E. D. Burns catalogs the anxieties facing cross-cultural missionaries, including culture, kids, church, and finances. “Who in the world would do that?”…
How to Receive Criticism with Grace – Scott Sauls
Because everyone is flawed, everyone can also expect criticism from time to time. But these days, a carefully timed, well placed call-out can have the outsized effect of “canceling” someone socially,…
Dress Your Best for Jesus – Clarissa Moll
When my husband and I had children, I never gave much thought to how we dressed for Sunday worship. We had both grown up in church communities where dressing for…