We commonly see the word “body” being used to mean a corporate gathering, a collective of people coming together for a cause or purpose, such as a “voting body.” But when we call the church the “body of Christ” we mean much more than this.... continue reading
There is such a thing as unfaithful service. What does that look like? We’re given an example in the parable of the talents in Luke 19:11-27.... continue reading
One of the kindest things you can say about friends is that “they feel like family.” It is a statement of trust, closeness, identity, and responsibility. When we describe friends this way we are reflecting something beautiful about God’s design and desire for humanity, that familial relationships are meant to …
Watching a child leave home for the first time is a painful challenge. You want them to find their footing in Jesus, especially in a culture that keeps on changing.Â
To help, we’ve put together eight of our recommended books to give to graduating students. Read on to find …
The rough and tumble of the last few years have revealed a message Christians cannot hear enough—“Love your church.”
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There was a time not so many years ago when I was weary and jaded toward church, but even then, I could have given you a lengthy checklist of what a healthy church should look like.... continue reading
Here is a passage in which every single clause is joy-dynamite:
“You are no longer strangers and aliens…
but you are fellow citizens with the saints…... continue reading
This is an exciting time of year. With the start of 2023 right around the corner, you’re likely thinking of some things you want to do differently in the new year.Â
We’ve hand-selected a few books to help, whether you’d like to find more rest in Christ or start …
Leaving the nest can be scary and, well, confusing. With graduations right around the corner, students are in need of hope-filled advice for the years to come. To meet that need, we’ve compiled some of our books’ most encouraging and truth-filled Christian quotes for (soon-to-be) graduates. ... continue reading
Countless authors have contributed to our blog during what has been a turbulent year. We hope that these articles, exploring issues of gender, racial inequality, contentment, and many more, have been an encouragement to you this year. Enjoy our list of our top 10 most-viewed US blogs of 2020.... continue …
