To be counted as Jesus Christ’s slave (2 Pet. 1:1)—to be dependent upon and belong forever to one who loves so deeply that he died for us and calls us to a good place—should fill us with peace.

How does attending closely to diversity and unity in the Godhead, in nature, and in the church help us to stand in awe and wonder before our Triune God and his work in creation and redemption?

I am regularly asked if it is important for a Christian man or woman to be physically attracted to the person they are dating. In order to fully answer this question, we must consider physical attraction from both a male and female perspective, while also considering why physical attraction may be lacking in either case.

How do we live the beautiful Christian life in a world where ugliness exists? In order to face this challenge, it’s helpful to define our terms: What is beautiful? What is ugly?

Humans gravitate toward the beautiful, and they find all kinds of ways to enjoy, make, and even market it. What exactly is beauty and why do we yearn for it?

What point is the Bible making about women braiding their hair and wearing jewelry and costly garments? And what can we also learn from 1 Peter and 1 Timothy about whether Christians should wear makeup?