ARTICLES
Category: Life
3 Tips for Making Hospitality Easy—and a Joy!
There is a special connection that happens when sharing a meal. Here are three tips for making hospitality easy and a joy.
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Do You Need to Get Out of the Bubble?
Two Christians were talking about their lives and one commented, “I don’t think I’d know what to do or say to a non-Christian—I’m very uncomfortable in such situations.” How do believers get to the point where they don’t want to interact with unbelievers?
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12 Short Movies for an Early Night
For folks challenged by increasingly long run-times on films, here are a dozen worthwhile movies at or under 90 minutes in length—shorter than two episodes of your favorite show. (All are unrated unless otherwise noted.)
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Your Secular Life Is a Covenant of Works
People either accept Jesus as their substitute, with his satisfaction and righteousness, or they are obligated to provide their own—a mark that no sinner can hit. Your work in civil life, however, is a covenant of works, not a covenant of grace. This distinction is critically important for every person to understand.
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Trusting God When You’re Outside Your Comfort Zone
My family moved to an urban neighborhood almost four years ago so my husband could begin the process of planting a church. Coming from a little mountain town, I wasn’t used to living in the city. Here are three things God has taught me in the uncomfortable circumstances of life.
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10 Films with a Christian Perspective
Here are ten recommendations from a long-time movie buff from various eras and genres that hold forth the ancient ideals of truth, goodness, and beauty.
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5 Biblical Reasons Why the Pence Rule Shows Wisdom
Vice President Mike Pence does not dine alone with a woman other than his wife; nor does he attend events where alcohol is served without his wife by his side. Here are 5 biblical reasons why the Pence rule (also called the Billy Graham rule) shows wisdom.
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The Kingdom of God Is at Your Fingertips—the Vocation of Motherhood
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?
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Providing a Comfortable Environment for Infertile Couples
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?
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