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article | October 22, 2020

I grew up hearing my father say, “We’re only one generation away from biblical illiteracy.” As I’ve gotten older, this statement resonates more and more. It only takes a glance at social media, a quick scan of television channels, or a momentary …

article | April 21, 2011

Tomorrow is Good Friday. It seems like a strange name for the day we remember the brutal death of our Savior. But if you think about it, "good" doesn't even begin to describe what Jesus did on that day. It is an …

article | January 9, 2017

Collections Faithful Women & Their Extraordinary God by Noël Piper (Crossway, 2005) The stories of these five ordinary women—Sarah Edwards, Lilias Trotter, Gladys Alyward, Esther Ahn Kim, and Helen Roseveare—will challenge readers to make a difference for Christ in their families, in …

article | December 5, 2001

John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave . . ." This is the message of Christmas! It is God's gift to the world that attaches meaning to our tradition of exchanging Christmas gifts. It is in giving, as …

article | July 25, 2016

Planning women's events is hard work. There are (seemingly) endless decisions to weigh concerning a goal, theme, agenda, speaker, and venue—to name a few! The process is just beginning when it seems like you're bombarded with managing a multitude of volunteers, facilitating …

article | October 9, 2013

I had a long phone conversation with a young friend of mine. She's a senior in college and a follower of Christ. A young man had recently begun courting her and had even gotten her father's permission. Though both were Christians, it …

article | May 31, 2010

I was hanging out with some of my friends recently when the conversation turned to meeting the expectations of others. One friend said, “I’ve always been told I am smart, so I feel like I have to be the smartest person in …

article | July 3, 2014

This method of Bible study is called the A-E-I-O-U Method. "A"—ask questions As you’re reading the Word of God, ask questions like: What does this passage say? What does it mean? Who wrote this book? Who said this in this passage? Whom …

article | November 26, 2014

I encourage you to nudge your family toward healthy conversations about food at the Thanksgiving table. But what does the Bible say about food, exactly? Christ cares about every nook and cranny of our lives. His Word offers guidance for daily living, …

article | October 7, 2019

Introducing someone to brokenness and revival can be like introducing them to sushi. “Here, eat this seaweed-wrapped raw fish draped over gummy rice with a swipe of green mustard so hot it will clear the nostrils of your descendants. You’re gonna love …