ARTICLES

20 Ways to Get 2020 Off to a Strong Start

By BCL | January 1, 2020

Resolutions for the new year are easy to make but not always so easy to bring to fruition. Here are 20 ways, along with related Bible passages, to get 2020 off to a strong start.

8 Ways to Be a Great Teacher—Courtesy of Children’s Piano Instructor Jane Smisor Bastien

By Le Ann Trees | December 28, 2019

Would you like to be a great teacher? Here are eight ways to become one, courtesy of world-renowned children’s piano instructor Jane Smisor Bastien.

8 Ideas for Creating New Traditions This Christmas (That Are Also Good for Your Spirit!)

By Michelle Reed | December 14, 2019

While traditions change over the ages, they remain a way for us to observe special times, to be intentional in reflecting on the meaning of our faith. Here are eight ideas for ways to celebrate Christmas this year.

6 Tips for a More Relaxed and Joyful Christmas Season

By Ayrian Yasar | December 4, 2019

Do you love the Christmas season but feel a bit stressed at times with all the activities going on? Try these six tips to stay more relaxed and joyful.

7 Things You Don’t Have to Do to Be Godly

By Le Ann Trees | November 30, 2019

Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough at being a Christian? Here are seven things you don’t have to do to be godly.

Should Christians Wear Makeup?

By Le Ann Trees | November 23, 2019

What point is the Bible making about women braiding their hair and wearing jewelry and costly garments? And what can we also learn from 1 Peter and 1 Timothy about whether Christians should wear makeup?