ARTICLES
Category: Life
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?
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
Are Christians Called to Change Society?
Did the apostolic church “change” first-century, Greco-Roman society? Are Christians even called to change society? Perhaps. It depends, I suppose, upon how we define “change.”
Movie Review: “Because of Grácia” Encourages Christian Teens to Find Their Voice
Looking for a movie to show your teenagers or church youth group that encourages young people to follow Christ, even when peers and teachers try to convince them to compromise in some way? “Because of Grácia” helps Christian teens (and adults) find their voice and stand strong in their faith.