Putting your sin into perspective
We all have wounds and scars from sin. Some of us are just better at hiding them than others. What a blessing it would be…
Reviews
Making sense of Christian life with a little humor
Despite the proverbial reminder that “a cheerful heart is good medicine,” our fellowship has not always been known for its collective sense of humor. Gary…
Six podcasts to keep your mind on things above
Everyone has a podcast these days. Even the kids are doing it — my wife, Katie, and I helped the youths at our congregation create…
Diplomat and theologian Shaun Casey describes religion’s role in global affairs
‘If you’d asked me in ’79, ‘What do embassies do?’ I had no clue,” Shaun Casey told an audience gathered at the Abilene Christian University…
‘Jesus Revolution’: Strong on feeling, light on facts
The faith-based film “Jesus Revolution” exceeded financial projections by grossing $15.52 million on its opening weekend in theaters. The Lionsgate movie juggles the story of…
‘I think I can’ spread the Good News
When it comes to reaching a lost world with the Good News, we may think such evangelism is for the preacher, other trained ministers or…
Religious scholar argues for better understanding of church and state
In “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age,” Michael Bird takes on several tough challenges — arguing that secularism in government is a good thing, that…
Church historian reflects on ‘troublesome questions’
In his latest book, “The Grace of Troublesome Questions: Vocation, Restoration, and Race,” historian Richard Hughes invites readers in Churches of Christ to honestly consider…
‘Find what’s in the skies’: The legacy of poet Walt McDonald
God loves poetry. We know this because he authored a good deal of it — about a third of the Bible comes to us in…
Unity is not a ‘nice to have’ — it is ‘mission critical’
Political and cultural divides are creeping into churches. Social media has given Christians a louder voice to express views on cultural issues and even church…
