INSPIRING ARTICLES OF FAITH

In the mundane routines of life, it’s easy to miss the extraordinary leadings of God. The story of Saul in 1 Samuel 9–10 vividly shows...

Coming to faith in Jesus Christ is an exhilarating and transformative event. The newness of this relationship often feels overwhelming in...

Amid a busy, secular world, it’s easy to miss the Bible’s most profound invitations. One such invitation comes to us from John 1:29. It...

SCORNED OR CELEBRATED? Throughout the church's history until today, apostles, prophets, pastors, and teachers have employed a wide...

In the often-overlooked story of Ebed-Melek, in Jeremiah 38:7-13, we witness an extraordinary act of courage and compassion. Ebed-Melek,...

Not another prayer article, you might think. But this isn't about guilt-tripping or pointing out flaws. Instead, it's a fresh,...

A Call to Action for Today's Christian Men At the tender age of twelve, my grandfather joined a rugged group of fearless sailors. He...

Breaking the Chains of Performance-Driven Faith Just a few days before Christmas, my dad lay dying. A man whose life had been a tapestry...

From Obscurity to Prominence Kiera Cass wrote, "Cinderella never asked for a prince. She asked for a night off and a dress." This quote...

Transforming Lives Through Faith and Action. Several years ago, an ordinary drive behind a truck resulted in an extraordinary call to...

Two years ago, a couple from our congregation shared a ‘word’ with Rhoda and me they felt was from the Holy Spirit. They also gave us an...

A couple of my contemporaries challenged me to reconsider a title I chose for a recent article When a Christian Commits Suicide. They...

The Bible tells of six people who committed suicide: Abimelech (Judges 9:54), Saul (1 Samuel 31:4), Saul’s armor-bearer (1 Samuel 31:5),...

Jesus did some radical things during His earthly ministry. On one occasion, he visited a cemetery to confront a man possessed by demons....

What is that you have in your hand?” Moses answered, “It is my walking stick” (Exodus 4:2). Moses was tending to his father-in-law...

In the Bible, King David stands as an exemplary figure who experienced both triumph and turmoil. While he is often celebrated for his...

Sipping on a freshly brewed coffee while immersing his soul in the stunning spectacle of the nearby mountain range; it was the way Job...

Is the Bible suitable for our times? Can we sensibly follow Christ in the twenty-first century? Does Christ have a voice in today’s...

Have you ever pondered—even if just for a few seconds—could my family be dysfunctional? Cheer up, there are no perfect families. And,...

The first time a Nigerian couple asked me to preside over a naming ceremony for their newborn, they provided me with a list of twelve...