December 2019
You are owned . . . and that’s not a bad...
The trajectory of the Toy Story franchise tells us something about the direction of our culture’s soul.
The suicide plant
Touching the Dendrocnide moroides plant has driven people to pain-induced insanity. How can a harmless-looking plant be so evil?
Expectations
Looking forward to Jesus’ coming changes not only our view of the future, but the way we live today.
The Christmas invasion
The season of giving marks a turning point in the great cosmic battle for our planet . . . and our hearts.
5 Reasons the world needs a wake-up on religious persecution
In various parts of the globe, believers face the daily threat of death. Here are some of the conflicts that don’t always make the news.
Cold concrete
Sleeping on the streets gave me a tiny insight into the soul-destroying reality of homelessness.
Brave enough to listen
Yes, it’s uncomfortable to think about domestic violence, let alone confront it. But the alternative is unthinkable.
How to be good . . . and angry
Toxic anger can destroy friendships and tear families apart. But that doesn’t mean anger can’t be managed well or even harnessed for good.