ARTICLES
Category: Life
Is Poverty More Spiritual?
Some Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries divested themselves of nearly all their possessions and gave themselves to what St. Francis of Assisi called “Lady Poverty.” Should Christians pursue a life of poverty?
How to Have Deeper Conversations Today
Those who engage us in deeper conversations want to go beyond the shallow end. They want to know us. How can we dive beyond the surface of our relationships and encourage deeper conversations?
Encouraging Men in the Church
God has called men to fulfill various vocations in life, including ones of leadership in the family and church. What are some ways we can encourage Christian men as they strive to fulfill their God-given callings in life?
The What, When, and Why of Exhorting One Another
In Hebrews 3:13 we read that believers are called to “exhort one another every day.” What is exhorting, when should we do it, and why is exhorting so important?
What Does It Mean to Be a True Friend?
Sometimes we need someone else to see what we can’t see. A true friend will go to great lengths to rescue us, sometimes even from ourselves. What does it mean to be a true friend?
3 Important Things Jesus Teaches Us About Biblical Prosperity
In today’s interconnected world, money is essential for daily living because most of us no longer raise our food, sew our clothes, or build our own homes. In Matthew 6:30-33, Jesus teaches us three important things about money.
Friend of Sinners: Evangelizing Like Jesus Did
It was a scandal for Jesus to eat with tax collectors (Luke 5:30) and go into their homes (Luke 19:5-6). Here are some things we can learn from Jesus’ model of evangelism.
Building Real Community Jesus’ Way
We want communities and relationships that are healthy, joyful, full of peace and love, and—most of all—real. How do we get there, and what are some deterrents to reaching that goal?
Building Guitars to the Glory of God
When I retired six years ago, I was surprised at the range of thoughts and emotions I had. Like the bending of the beautiful and delicate Koa wood, God’s gentle hands were pressing against his creation—me—as I somewhat painfully changed shape in a new chapter of life that included building guitars.