Understanding Faith and Doubt in the Christian Life There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now that the Spirit can be either credited or blamed for all...
Why the willingness to raise a concern is one of the quiet marks of a healthy church Every church says it wants people to speak up. We tell our congregations that our door is always open, that they can come to us with anything, that no concern is too small. And we...
In eternity, Scripture promises we will be reunited with believing friends and family (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 17-18). But what about the animals who were part of our lives? It seems strange to imagine God wiping away all memory or affection for them. Why wouldn’t he...
By Caroline Beidler Every October, more people talk publicly about taking a break from alcohol. They share mocktail recipes, count alcohol-free days, and reflect on the role drinking has played in their lives. This visibility can reduce stigma and help people ask...
Living Differently Begins with Loving God Jesus was once asked, “Which is the most important commandment?” (Matt. 22:36 NLT). He said, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment....
Understanding Faith and Doubt in Difficult Seasons There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now that the Spirit can be either credited or blamed for all their...
I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he seemed a little aloof during choir practice, but I was just a...
Is Authentic Masculinity Even a Real Thing? Some say masculinity isn’t real, that it’s imaginary; just a stereotype or a social construct. Masculinity, it’s said, is like Santa Claus, a story we tell children to get them to behave in socially acceptable ways. When we...
Pastors and Christian leaders are uniquely positioned to benefit from AI tools — and uniquely vulnerable to misusing them. Ministry is deeply human work. It involves souls, stories, suffering, repentance, celebration, and presence. Artificial intelligence can support...
Why We Are Drawn to Praise International bestselling author and speaker Dr. Miles Monroe once said that a man is drawn to praise. I really resonate with his words because for much of my life I equated praise with success. I was conditioned by culture, movies,...
Understanding Faith and Doubt in the Christian Life There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now that the Spirit can be either credited or blamed for all...
Why the willingness to raise a concern is one of the quiet marks of a healthy church Every church says it wants people to speak up. We tell our congregations that our door is always open, that they can come to us with anything, that no concern is too small. And we...
In eternity, Scripture promises we will be reunited with believing friends and family (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 17-18). But what about the animals who were part of our lives? It seems strange to imagine God wiping away all memory or affection for them. Why wouldn’t he...
By Caroline Beidler Every October, more people talk publicly about taking a break from alcohol. They share mocktail recipes, count alcohol-free days, and reflect on the role drinking has played in their lives. This visibility can reduce stigma and help people ask...
Living Differently Begins with Loving God Jesus was once asked, “Which is the most important commandment?” (Matt. 22:36 NLT). He said, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment....
Understanding Faith and Doubt in Difficult Seasons There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now that the Spirit can be either credited or blamed for all their...
I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he seemed a little aloof during choir practice, but I was just a...
Is Authentic Masculinity Even a Real Thing? Some say masculinity isn’t real, that it’s imaginary; just a stereotype or a social construct. Masculinity, it’s said, is like Santa Claus, a story we tell children to get them to behave in socially acceptable ways. When we...
Pastors and Christian leaders are uniquely positioned to benefit from AI tools — and uniquely vulnerable to misusing them. Ministry is deeply human work. It involves souls, stories, suffering, repentance, celebration, and presence. Artificial intelligence can support...
Why We Are Drawn to Praise International bestselling author and speaker Dr. Miles Monroe once said that a man is drawn to praise. I really resonate with his words because for much of my life I equated praise with success. I was conditioned by culture, movies,...
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