How to get to heaven: The way to eternal life for President Trump—and for you
Do you know anyone who wonders if they’re going to get into heaven when they die? Would it surprise you for a public figure to share…
Oh the Graces You’ll Know
Congratulations! My childToday is God’s day.You’re off on His path!You’re well on your way! You have me in your corner,And hope to your toes,God’s Spirit will…
Mindless or Christ-Minded?
How to Think About What You’re Thinking About In all likelihood your mind is consumed with the basics of daily life. According to people who study…
Spotlight Interview with Sandra Peoples on Creating an Accessible Church: Welcoming Every Family, Every Child
Do you know a family who has a child with a disability seen or unseen? You don’t have to look far— in fact, you don’t have…
Storm Stories: How We Bear One Another’s Burdens
How we show the heart of God by being present in people’s pain and listening to each other’s stories. It’s the kind of thing you never…
Culture as Garden: How God’s People Cultivate Good in a Broken World
What is culture? And why does it matter? Culture. It’s a bit of buzzword. We’ve got office culture, pop culture, church wars and even a clash…
Spotlight Interview with Rick Lawrence on true discipleship: Following Jesus, not principles
When I say the word discipleship, what do you think of? Jesus tells us to go and make disciples. Well, what does that look like? I…
Take a Summer Vacation WITH Jesus, not away from Him
Keeping Jesus at the Center of Your Summer Summer vacation means Vacation Bible School (VBS). We may remember participating in something like this as a kid,…
Wrestling with Israel, and Wrestling with God
When Conversations About Israel Become Conversations About God Israel. What is it or who is it or where is it? Good questions. Let’s wrestle with it. …
Join the Culture Gardener Challenge this summer
Dear friends, It’s time to get gardening! Culture gardening. Let me explain. Consider the dominant metaphors for culture: melting pot, war zone or contest, stage, endlessly…
Spotlight Interview: Ray Ortlund finds good news at rock bottom
Where is God in our pain? When the bottom drops out and you finally discover a new rock bottom, is God really near to the brokenhearted?…
God-mothers
God-mothers If you are not a mom, you might be tempted to tune out Mother’s Day. Or perhaps, the day is just about planning—with cards purchased…
