Introduction The past few years I have had the opportunity to interact with a lot of young Christians. I love hearing what they are excited about and what their hopes and dreams are for the future. World traveling, mission trips, … Continue reading “Is Your Church Effective?” Survey Results
As a believer, to act on God’s call to care for orphans should not be based on duty, guilt, or idealism. It is to be motivated out of a heart that has been transformed by the incredible love of a Father who found us in our orphaned state and chose to adopt us, giving us the undeserved privilege of being called His sons and daughters. Continue reading A Christian Case for Adoption
“Don’t you see all those little black demons flying around,” the man asks, pleading for someone to let him know he is not crazy. “They want me to die,” he informs the nurse, his eyes wide in terror. In the … Continue reading Embracing the Mentally Ill
“Stand clear of the closing doors please!” Ding-dong. The automatic doors closed behind me and the jam-packed New York subway lurched forward. It was on this typical Saturday evening in downtown Manhattan that I felt God nudging me to give … Continue reading If Evangelism is Hard for You…
What comes to mind when you think of the Holy Spirit? I’ve heard it said that what you think about God is the most important thing about you. And considering that the Holy Spirit is part of the Triune God, … Continue reading Book Review: “Forgotten God” by Francis Chan
A friend of mine has been working on an original audio drama for months, maybe even years. Caleb wrote a script, recruited his cast, invested in audio equipment, launched a website, synthesized original sound tracks and effects, and created illustrations … Continue reading The Interests of Others in a Faceless, Digital World
I often wonder whether it will be possible to replay historical events in the life after death. At the top of my list would be to watch the Lord’s Supper. What were the Apostles thinking as Jesus broke the bread … Continue reading The Lord’s Supper
As a staff kid at Elnora Bible Institute, I remember attaching myself to certain male students. The young men I looked up to treated everyone with respect. They could spike a volleyball hard and lift weights in the weight room, … Continue reading Embracing Godly Masculinity and Femininity
The day that I – the confused tomboy – realized that I was a girl, and would have to live the rest of my life as a woman, was a horrible day. Once the realization came, I felt trapped in … Continue reading Godly Womanhood – A Young Woman’s Perspective
