ARTICLES
Category: Life
The Temptation to Be Part of the “Inner Ring”
C. S. Lewis cautioned against the temptation to be part of the “inner ring” where principles may be compromised as the price of admission, leading us to set aside our morals. It’s far better to be on the outside with our integrity intact.
5 Ways to Respond to Mental Illness in the Church
Mental illness can be difficult to recognize physically. Some people may not even know they have a mental illness. What encouragement can we find in Scripture and the church for those who are living with this health condition?
4 Roadblocks to Serving Others—and How to Get Around Them
Move toward need, not comfort. Be interested in the burdens and sufferings of others. The road ahead lies open, full of service opportunities that don’t require any professional training.
The Unexpected Classrooms Where We Learn about God
Sometimes we will be able to praise God for what we are learning; other times we will be begging for the faith to believe it. How do we go about putting our head knowledge of God into practice in daily life?
Does Increased Access to Knowledge Satisfy More in the Long Run?
We are a people with more knowledge at our fingertips than any other time in history; yet, we are more depressed than most of our ancestors. Why?
Property Lines: Earthly Division vs. Gospel Unity
In an individualistic culture like ours, people want to know what belongs to them. How does gospel unity help us to knock down earthly dividing lines?
5 Tips on How to Be an Outstanding Youth Sports Parent
True story: Parent walks up to his child’s soccer coach and says, “Why did you only play my kid for five minutes?” Coach responds, “Because I couldn’t get him off the field any faster.” Here are five tips on how to be an outstanding youth sports parent.
TMI? Exercising Wisdom in the Sharing of Our Stories
We all have stories. Some are meant to be shared widely to encourage and give voice to others’ stories. But some are meant to be kept close. Here are some factors to consider before sharing something publicly.
Should Christians Have a Bucket List?
Lots of people choose to channel their energies toward having as many experiences as possible before they die. Should Christians have a bucket list?