ARTICLES

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?

Counting Our Blessings: A Prayer about God’s Eternal Decree

By Emily Van Dixhoorn | November 14, 2019

“God, from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of his own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass…” (WCF 3.1). Here is a prayer to help you meditate upon God’s eternal decree.

4 Good Things to Remember When You Don’t Want to Face the Day

By Emily Reiner | November 12, 2019

There are times when it seems to take more courage than we can possibly muster to get out of bed. Here are four good things to remember when you don’t want to face the day.

3 Tips for Making Hospitality Easy—and a Joy!

By Erica Chase | November 12, 2019

There is a special connection that happens when sharing a meal. Here are three tips for making hospitality easy and a joy.

Shocking Things Jesus Said: Are We Supposed to Hate Our Families to Be Christ’s Disciples?

By Don Strand | November 8, 2019

What are we to make of Jesus’ call to forsake all worldly things and follow him (Luke 14:26)? Is Jesus speaking “over the top” for emphasis, or does he truly mean what he says?

Do You Need to Get Out of the Bubble?

By J. V. Fesko | November 4, 2019

Two Christians were talking about their lives and one commented, “I don’t think I’d know what to do or say to a non-Christian—I’m very uncomfortable in such situations.” How do believers get to the point where they don’t want to interact with unbelievers?