Joy is what happens when you meet with Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Joy is what happens when you grasp who he is, why he came, and where he is now. So ask yourself: Do I know great joy?... continue reading
Is anything lost when Christians don’t pray in public? If so, what?... continue reading
As time has passed I have noticed that one of the qualities of pain is that it insists upon being attended to: I cannot deny its presence. It shouts for attention. It demands to be acknowledged and responded to... continue reading
It’s come round unseasonably early, so perhaps it’s passed you by—but Lent starts tomorrow. Here are 6 ways to be intentional about focusing your heart on the Lord Jesus as we approach Easter... continue reading
It’s a shockingly countercultural belief today. Some would call it arrogant.
Are we really right to say only Christian prayer “works”?... continue reading
Yet Jesus said more about this topic than any other topic... continue reading
Many of us will be gathering with family during the next few weeks. It’s worth pausing and thinking through some possible strategies for these crucial reunions... continue reading
What if you had the opportunity to tell someone good news, something that would make them want to celebrate?... continue reading
Why does music make us feel so good? Michael Tinker gives his take... continue reading
As the days get shorter and the nights longer, here are a few ideas for chasing the darkness away... continue reading