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For my family, social isolation isn’t much different from normal life. Because of my son’s social anxiety related to his autism, drive-thrus are our normal way of eating out. We rarely get invited to other people’s houses. And even though

The Story: A majority of pastors believe it’s important to incorporate patriotic elements in worship services during July Fourth weekend. Yet a majority also believe their congregation sometimes seems to love America more than God. The Background: A survey by

“Behold, something greater than Jonah is here. . . . Behold, something greater than Solomon is here” (Matt. 12:41–42).  For Jesus’s audience, and for us too, Jonah and Solomon exist within story. These men are inseparable from their goals, their

Our mission is a costly one. Global church planting requires significant financial investment. While church planters receive thorough training in theology and leadership, few feel confident to navigate the realm of fundraising. Instead of realizing the privilege of inviting others

What makes a work of literature worth recommending to Christian readers? Writing 20 years before the birth of Christ, the Roman author Horace bequeathed a twofold criterion for determining the worth of a work of literature that has stood the

The Story: A new study finds that a majority of Americans no longer believe human life has intrinsic value, with six out of ten rejecting the idea that “human life is sacred.” Yet a majority also say that humans are

The first time I wore a facemask and plastic gloves to our local grocery story, I was struck by the reality that things were not “normal.” In January 2020, the world first learned about a “novel coronavirus” outbreak that infected

When my son was younger, we had a nightly routine. I would sit on the edge of his bed and read him a story. Next, it was time for a song while I scratched his back. I’d tuck him in

Our culture is said to be post-Christian—not merely not Christian, but increasingly set against Christianity. More and more, we’re in danger of losing confidence that talking about Jesus will have any impact. Yet our secular society leaves people searching for

This will be my eighth Father’s Day as a dad. This year, I’ll still get something from the kids (fingers crossed!) and hopefully sneak in a round of golf. Until two years ago, this special day meant the usual—call Dad,