ARTICLES

Category: Life

Does Increased Access to Knowledge Satisfy More in the Long Run?

By Wes Van Fleet / February 15, 2022

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

By Wes Van Fleet / January 26, 2022

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

By Le Ann Trees / January 22, 2022

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

By Lara d'Entremont / January 19, 2022

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?

By Derek J. Brown / December 31, 2021

Lots of people choose to channel their energies toward having as many experiences as possible before they die. Should Christians have a bucket list?

How Will You Bring Light into a Dark World This Christmas Season?

By Wes Van Fleet / December 22, 2021

What would it look like to be so moved by the great news of the gospel this Christmas season that we begin to add a little bright color to the dark grayness of our neighbors’ lives?

10 Festive Ways to Enjoy “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

By Joseph W. Smith III / December 7, 2021

Nearly 180 years later, “A Christmas Carol” shows no sign of losing its perennial popularity, with countless new versions and tributes emerging every year. For fans of Dickens, Scrooge, and Tiny Tim, here are 10 festive ways to enjoy this Yuletide favorite!

5 Reasons Why Your Child’s Bedtime Matters

By Derek J. Brown / November 6, 2021

If there is one thing that young children lack, it is self-control. Here are five reasons why parents should lovingly establish and faithfully implement a consistent sleep routine.

Are You a Modern-Day Cliff Clavin? Pontificating Populist Punditry

By Keith Mathison / October 15, 2021

In the ‘80s hit TV series “Cheers,” Cliff Clavin was a postal worker—and a know-it-all. Today, social media has made it easy for all of us to morph into little Cliff Clavins, pontificating about anything and everything. Why does this matter for Christians?