What matters when you’re in the hot seat?
When was the last time you were in the hot seat? Were you in the passenger seat of your parent’s car as they drove you home from somewhere you knew you weren’t supposed to be, doing something you knew you weren’t supposed to do? Or maybe the last time you were in the hot seat…
Read MoreWhen I die
The email was unceremonious. Nothing more than a link to a YouTube post and the name of a friend from years past. The preview or thumbnail that was frozen on the screen was a scene of empty rows of chairs facing a podium and an array of what we all recognize as funeral flowers. And…
Read MoreHas the Light of the World dawned on you?
When the Wright brothers finally got their “flying machine” off the ground in 1903, they sent a telegraph message to their family: SUCCESS FOUR FLIGHTS THURSDAY MORNING ALL AGAINST TWENTY ONE MILE WIND STARTED FROM LEVEL WITH ENGINE POWER ALONE AVERAGE SPEED THROUGH AIR THIRTY ONE MILES LONGEST 57 SECONDS INFORM PRESS HOME CHRISTMAS. OREVELLE…
Read MorePeople are buying Bibles. How will they know what they’re reading?
A record number of Americans are buying Bibles. Bible sales jumped 22% in October, which is particularly notable as total print book sales have remained flat or increased by just 1%. This caught the attention of the Wall Street Journal, with the headline, “Sales of Bibles Are Booming, Fueled by First-Time Buyers and New Versions.”…
Read MoreWhatever is true: Evaluating our News and Media Consumption
Long gone are the days when Americans gathered around their one television set to watch the evening news together or wait for the morning paper to read about what’s happening in the world. Today, we get our news all day, in multiple ways from various sources. As the media landscape has changed— a new trend…
Read MoreWhen will the sun rise again?
The next time the sun rises in the northernmost town in the United States – formerly known as Barrow, Alaska now Utquagvik – by the time rises there again, the 47th President of the United States will have been sworn into office. That’s right, the sun is not going to rise there again for 64…
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Read MoreSpotlight Interview: Daryl Crouch on Post-Election Opportunities and Responsibilities for Believers
We woke up November 6, knowing Donald Trump is president-elect. There are still some results pending, and it may be weeks before we know which party will control the House of Representatives, but there is a lot we do know. So, knowing what we know now, how do we respond? How are you preparing right…
Read MoreFive takeaways from Lausanne
Some experiences are so overwhelming and rich that it is difficult to say what was the “best” or “most memorable” part. So, I’ve let it simmer for a few weeks and now feel more ready to reflect with you on my takeaways from the Fourth Lausanne Congress in South Korea. It was a once in…
Read MoreBefore you speak: 10 Principles for Christ-honoring conversations in a crazy election season
The closer we get to election day, the more weighty even casual conversations begin to feel. At this point, any conversation is a veritable field of landmines. We may make assumptions about how people think or vote— only to discover we are wrong. Or we say something that seems benign, but offends, deeply. We could…
Read MoreSpotlight Interview with Pastor Rob McClelland: Helping those affected by Hurricane Helene
If you look at a map, there are some towns that you’re hearing about in North Carolina that you would’ve had a hard time finding on a map prior to Hurricane Helene. And now they’re essentially gone. But there are Christians in communities throughout the region who are in a position to respond to their…
Read MoreMornings with Carmen Playlist: Politics (Updated)
Think rightly and speak wisely on politics— because no matter who is in the White House, we are each called to speak and act in ways that re-present Christ and honor Him. We can engage in the hard and complex topics without losing our witness.
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