spirituality
Religion is good for you—really?
The “really?” in the title is in recognition that religion doesn’t get good press at times—sometimes deservedly so. Think about the Crusades. Or Martin Luther—a...
Grow Where You Are
Have you ever taken time to notice the wonder of a simple tree? They are actually pretty amazing. Tall, majestic and strong, they provide the earth...
Why the Church?
I’m sure you’ve heard the statement: “I’m all about Jesus, but I’m not interested in church.” I’ve heard this many times and have even...
So you’re church- shopping . . .
Churches are changing and it’s easy to be blinded by the razzle-dazzle of slick marketing. How do you find the church God is calling you to?
Consoling faith
Critics sometimes deride religious faith as a crutch for the weak. They may have a point, but there’s more to the story.
Who Am I?
Many people struggle with questions of purpose, meaning and identity. Kent Kingston is no exception, but finds the Bible is a great place to look for answers.
Learning to praise
Esther Bailey says that offering praise to God may not come as naturally as asking for His help, but it’s just as important.
New glasses
Marrying someone outside her culture gave Preethi Burkholder a new way to look at people.
Book review: James K A Smith: You Are What You Love
In You Are What You Love, James K A Smith reminds us that spirituality concerns what we value most, and we show what we value even when we are not thinking about it by how we spend our lives.
How to Grow Together With God
Husbands and wives sometimes have a hard time growing together spiritually. Karen Holford provides some strategies to help.
Better Than Hyper-Reality
Nathan Brown talks with Melbourne author Mark Sayers about his explorations of our culture.