ARTICLES

The Kingdom of God Is at Your Fingertips—the Vocation of Motherhood

By Erica Chase | May 8, 2019

One Sunday morning I remember being encouraged from the pulpit to be “kingdomly minded.” Hmm, it sounded good—but also a little grandiose. What was I doing as a mother to further the kingdom of God?

Providing a Comfortable Environment for Infertile Couples

By J. V. Fesko | April 26, 2019

When a married couple in their mid-thirties visits your church, you might ask them, “How many children do you have?” If the couple states, “We don’t have any children,” how do you respond?

Are Christians Called to Change Society?

By R. Scott Clark | April 23, 2019

Did the apostolic church “change” first-century, Greco-Roman society? Are Christians even called to change society? Perhaps. It depends, I suppose, upon how we define “change.”

Is It Chance or Sovereignty?

By Michelle Reed | April 22, 2019

For God, sovereign over all, knowing all, nothing is accidental. This leaves us with many questions. We want to know the how’s and the why’s of our stories. Many of these questions are, as the psalmist says, “too wonderful” for us.

Movie Review: “Because of Grácia” Encourages Christian Teens to Find Their Voice

By Le Ann Trees | April 9, 2019

Looking for a movie to show your teenagers or church youth group that encourages young people to follow Christ, even when peers and teachers try to convince them to compromise in some way? “Because of Grácia” helps Christian teens (and adults) find their voice and stand strong in their faith.

The Gut-Wrenching Pain of Letting Go and Trusting God with Your Children

By Wes Van Fleet | April 6, 2019

I am a daddy of two daughters—a four-year-old and a three-year-old. Because I love my children so much, it has been all too easy to make them into idols. I do not say that lightly or throw that term around. Am I willing to trust God with my girls? Do I really believe that God is good?