How to Pray for the African Church
Conrad Mbewe
Major news outlets in the world tend to concentrate on the economic poverty and social deprivation that characterizes much of Africa, but then many believers miss what God is doing in his church across the continent.
All Brain, No Soul?
Brad Sickler
The allegation is that we should no longer believe in souls because science has solved the problem of consciousness, leaving nothing for souls to do.
To Be a Woman Is to Be Fully Human
Abigail Dodds
Being a woman means being human. And this is good news.
YOLO Is the New Epicureanism
Cameron Cole
If this life constitutes the entirety of your existence, then you absolutely must maximize your enjoyment. You must never miss an opportunity for fun and pleasure.
Renouncing Narcissism
JR Vassar
Life is a war for glory. Even those of us who have rested in Jesus to bring an end to our battle for glory still fight skirmishes in which we feel our reputations are at risk.
Unpacking “Look inside Yourself”
Brian S. Rosner
Knowing who you are and being true to yourself has never been more important. They are seen as signs of good mental health and well-being and the keys to authentic living and true happiness.
Why Philosophy Matters for Christians
Vern S. Poythress
Philosophy matters for Christians because many of the debates are about the "big questions" of human existence.
A Diagnosis of Our Culture's View of Sexuality
Paul David Tripp
We've lost the ability to talk about sex and gender, asking sex to be what it was never meant to be.
How to Incorporate Biblical Archaeology into Your Preaching
John D. Currid
Is there a connection between archaeology and preaching? Do the two relate? What is there point of intersection?
Does the Gospel Need a Feminist Rescue?
Rosaria Butterfield
Men and women and children are to conduct themselves in accordance with a pattern. A woman’s personal gifts do not take priority over the design pattern that God established in the garden.
The Mission of Your Church Will Shape How You Think
Jonathan Leeman
A church’s mission impacts what kind of church you will join. Different churches will shape your conscience, your spiritual life, and your worship differently.
Why Most of Us Hate Silence
Zack Eswine
Quiet is a means of God’s grace. Why does it make us so uncomfortable?
Practicing Thankfulness during a Pandemic
Sam Crabtree
There is a kind of thankfulness that is grateful not only for what isn’t but for what is. The Bible doesn’t exhort us merely to be thankful in everything, but for everything.
What is God's Ultimate Purpose?
James M. Hamilton Jr.
Do you want to ponder a question that has roots that stretch so far back into eternity past that we will never come to the end of them? How about this: What is God’s ultimate purpose?
How to Commune with Christ on a Crazy Day
David Mathis
How should you think about, and engage in the “spiritual disciplines” when God’s good, but often inconvenient, sovereignty has you reeling?
How Digital Tech Undermines the Value of Embodiment
Samuel D. James
Digital technology has recalibrated our worldviews and reshaped our consciences not to see the good givenness of our bodies.
3 Musts before You Hit “Reply”
Paul David Tripp
A commitment to wholesome talk isn’t first a commitment to a restricted vocabulary but rather to change at the level of the thoughts, desires, intentions, and choices of the heart.
Who Caused the Divorce of Science and Faith?
The dispute between the church and Galileo sowed the seed for the apparent divorce between science and faith.
How Creativity Can Fuel Your Worship
If God created us in his likeness, wouldn’t he make us with creative minds and hands? What if engaging in creativity could draw us into deeper worship of our Creator God?
Marriage in the World Today
If the Bible is telling us the truth about reality, then the universe we live in was created primarily with marital romance in mind.
Racism, Prejudice, and Christ
John Piper
When the eternal Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us, he crossed an infinite chasm.
Is There Such a Thing as Race?
John Piper
It is a healthy sign to wish that the term “race” did not exist. It has not served well to enhance human relations.
5 Myths about Leadership
Joanne J. Jung,
Richard Langer
These statements about leadership are endorsed by our culture, but may not be true. In fact, these statements may even be harmful to individuals and organizations and the missions they pursue.
The Most Shocking Story We've Ever Heard
John Piper
You will never find anything so shocking, so strange, so weird and spellbinding as the story of the incarnation of the Son of God.
Why We Can Be Hopeful about the Pro-Life Movement
Russell Moore
There are reasons we can be hopeful about the pro-life movement. Hear why Russell Moore thinks so.
The Beauty of God’s Hierarchical World
Joe Rigney
Lewis insists on something that is radically out of step with the modern world.
The Depressing Dead End of “Your Truth”
Brett McCracken
Your truth. Those two words are so entrenched in our lexicon today that we hardly recognize them for the incoherent nightmare that they are.
Making Every Issue “Your Thing” Is Impossible
Kevin DeYoung
In this digital age we have access to millions of people's hopes, dreams, fears, pain, and suffering. Shouldn't we be doing something about all of these problems?
10 Things You Should Know about Cultural Identity
Steven M. Bryan
From its opening pages right through to the end, Scripture attests to the importance of peoples in God’s purpose for humanity.
What Is the “Common Good”?
Andrew T. Walker
The common good is such an important concept because it helps us understand that when we are pursuing the welfare of the city, we're not looking out for our self-interest alone.