ARTICLES

Category: Life

Caring for Widows and Widowers in the Church

By J. V. Fesko / September 25, 2021

Widows and widowers most assuredly need the body of Christ to help and support them as they adjust to life without their spouse by their side.

A Psalm for Restful Sleep

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / August 28, 2021

The busier life gets, the more tired we are, and yet the harder it is to get good rest! In Psalm 127 we find much needed wisdom for getting a good night’s sleep.

Finding a New Church After Moving—and Growing in the Process

By Erica Chase / August 21, 2021

My husband and I decided to move our family of five from California to Colorado. The idea of leaving our church family was overwhelming, and finding a new church turned out to be more difficult than we expected.

10 Coming-of-Age Movies for Graduates and Prospective Freshmen

By Joseph W. Smith III / July 30, 2021

In this summer of ’21—the age of maturity in many minds—as high school and college grads step toward adulthood, Beautiful Christian Life presents a slate of worthy films about growing up.

The Love of Money vs. “Godliness with Contentment”: 10 Movies about Wealth and Greed

By Joseph W. Smith III / May 13, 2021

The Bible offers dozens of passages on money, greed, and the proper attitude toward wealth. Here are 10 worthy films about riches, poverty, and avarice, with an appropriate text from Scripture to go with each one.

Book Review: “Tell God How You Feel” by Christina Fox

By Ayrian Yasar / April 15, 2021

Author Christina Fox’s new book, “Tell God How You Feel: Helping Kids with Hard Emotions,” is a valuable resource for parents in bringing their children to the arms of Jesus as they face the struggles and joys of life.

The Perils of “Wannabe Tough Guy” Christianity

By Chris Gordon / April 6, 2021

As American culture continues its slide into moral bankruptcy, a “tough guy” brand of Christianity appears to be emerging. Are the sheep forgetting the primary reason Jesus left us here?

When a Woman Can’t Have It All

By Erica Chase / February 10, 2021

Women are told, “Want a career? Then have it!” “Want to be a wife and mother? You can be that, too!” “You can do it all and if it’s difficult or overwhelming, then you are doing it wrong. Is this true?

The Gentleman’s Guide to Shopping for a Lady

By BCL / February 6, 2021

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you may be wondering what to give a special lady in your life. Here are ten guidelines for success when selecting a thoughtful gift for her.