Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live...
If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room...
If we pray this prayer and really mean it, then we are entering into very scary, but...
Robots on assembly lines. Cars that drive themselves. The gig economy. Political uncertainties. Economic downturns. The news is full of troubling predictions...
Racial reconciliation takes work, and it’s work that needs doing. Amidst tragedies and protests in places like Ferguson, Boston, Charleston, and New...
I’m learning that true discernment requires community.
If we rely only on our feelings, circumstances, or other people as our source of communication from God, we’re left vulnerable to...
It's 1:00 in the afternoon when I drag the lawn chair out from under the umbrella on the back patio. I’ve learned to protect with necessary vigilance this scheduled break in my day.
Although we usually associate happiness with success and sadness with failure, God teaches us valuable lessons through failure that can increase our...
A host of excuses could’ve stopped me from saying yes when the mother of the bride asked if I would travel to this glorious beach resort for her only daughter’s wedding.
After the loss of his father in a tragic accident, George Barron tells the story of how his mother worked to honor his father's memory by raising their four boys to be men...
God’s will for you may not always receive the approval of those around you who are watching your every move. Some in your Christian community may raise an eyebrow at the work to...
Are your church's volunteers experiencing burnout? Author and business owner Dan King encourages congregations to shift their focus from needs to gifts...
When a foster parent stands in the gap, they stand between a wounded child and the rest of the world
When our hearts cry, "Am I good enough?" Jesus is the answer, writes Katie Reid.
You have created and redeemed us to be salt and light in a broken world.
"Remember, we don't need to tip more than ten percent," I whispered to my husband. "That's the going rate."
We are grateful that you know precisely what our frustrated groans mean. Take our groans, and turn them into prayers, in accordance...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a negative experience at church? We all have, right? Often the moments of disappointment and pain are easy to recall, even years later.
When our family began to worship as part of our current church a few years ago, I was captivated by one of the church’s core values: “Everyone gets to play.” Our faith isn’t...
