Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact ...
In an era of rising biblical skepticism, the church is facing an unprecedented internal crisis: engagement with Scripture is increasing, but actual conviction in its authority and historical ...
All Christians share a common bond—a belief in Jesus. But unfortunately that bond is often overlooked or damaged by strife and discord. One of the most valuable things that a person could possibly ...
It is everywhere—our fathers, our mothers, our heroes: evangelists, teachers, prophets, pastors exposed for sin, indiscretions, malpractice, ministerial abuse, and all manner of infidelity. The tone ...
New research suggests apologies are most effective when they are longer, thoughtful, and show genuine reflection. While quick “I’m sorry” statements often fall flat, carefully acknowledging harm and ...
I am often asked, "If God has forgiven me, then why do I not feel forgiven?" Thankfully, there is a solution for this exasperation. I understand these frustrations because I counsel with so many who ...
In his Gospel coalition article “Be Faithful Over Little: A Different Vision for a Life That Counts,” Chase Krug states that faithfulness isn’t about conquering the world or becoming a spiritual ...
Have you ever stopped to consider that your body—this vessel you walk in every single day—is a sacred gift from God? From the very beginning, Scripture tells us, “God created mankind in his own image, ...
Wouldn’t it be great if every time we shared the gospel of Jesus Christ, those who heard it wanted to know more? This hasn’t always been the case with my own attempts to tell others about Jesus, and ...
In English-speaking cultures, we often say, “I love you.” Parents say it to their children. A husband will tell his wife that he loves her, and she will tell him the same. Even friends will say I love ...
The phrase image of God, often referred to (from the Latin) as imago Dei, comes from the very first book of the Bible. In Genesis 1:26, after creating the whole world from nothing, God turns his ...
For some, the issue of hypocrisy in its various forms is highly charged emotionally. We need to listen well to hear whether this question is being asked because of the negative cultural stereotypes ...