Whether it has to do with politics, religion, or pop culture, the most common mode of communication nowadays seems to be hatred, and we see lots of biting and devouring even among fellow believers. As Christians interact with one another in the midst of a hostile world, they must remember the posture of our Lord when he was in the midst of being crucified.

There are times in life when you may have to decide if you’re going to invest in a friendship or if you’re going to let the opportunity (and effort it takes) pass you by. We all have a limited amount of time and can therefore only keep up a select number of relationships well. Are short-term friendships worth the investment?

If we care for the welfare of all people, especially those of the household of faith, domestic abuse is an issue of theology, morality, and pastoral care that we can’t ignore, put off, or answer lightly. Here are four traps that await us when we try to understand and respond to domestic abuse.

We all long for close friendships with others. We desire to have people we can count on, people who know and understand us, and people who will stick by us. Yet, such friendships don't happen overnight. Here is some practical advice for nurturing thriving and lasting friendships.

I reflect on how much motherhood has changed me—how it seems like a million years ago since it was just my husband and me doing crazy things like sleeping in until 9:00 a.m. or spontaneously catching a late, midweek movie. Now I'm shaping lives and shepherding hearts in all the ordinary moments of the day caring for my children. Here is a word of encouragement for mothers as you seek to bring glory to God each day.