
ARTICLES
A Tribute to My Missionary Parents
What is it like growing up in the jungle with parents who are missionary Bible translators? We can learn much from those who decided that teaching people about the kingdom of God was worth giving up the "ordinary" life they might have had in this world.
What the Gospel Says to a Mom’s Worry
All moms worry about their children to some degree or another. We worry about little things and big things; yet, we can bring all our worries to God’s throne of grace.
The Gospel Doesn't Promise You a Healed Mind
The prosperity gospel tells people that they don’t have to suffer anymore if they come to Jesus. This is a lie. The beauty of being a Christian is not that God takes away our every ache and pain. Our hope is that he is using it for greater things. God is at work in our hearts, even through our mental health.
12 Reasons I Love My "Smaller" Church
Both small and big churches are precious gems in Christ’s kingdom. Here are 12 reasons I love my "smaller" church.
Pastors and Friendship
What are some of the challenges pastors face in trying to build friendships with people in their congregation? How can Christians guard themselves from placing unrealistic expectations on their pastor?
Did Authoritative Male Headship Exist in the Garden of Eden Before the Fall?
Increasingly, some Christians are claiming that no authority structure existed in Adam and Eve’s relationship in the garden of Eden prior to their fall into sin. Is this true?
What Is Good Friday All About?
Jesus hung on the cross in excruciating pain, raising himself up for air until his heart was compressed and he suffered asphyxiation. This is the cruel death of crucifixion. Why did the biblical writers record the physical details of Christ’s sufferings?
What Would Jesus Drink?
What is the relationship between the cup Jesus shuddered from in soul-dismay in the garden of Gethsemane and the cup he gave his disciples in the upper room immediately before he entered the garden?
10 Practical Ways to Help People Who Are Hurting
After my son died in a skiing accident, people cared for my family in a multitude of ways. When you don’t know what to say or do to help someone who is suffering, try these 10 practical tips.