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How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Jesus: A Lifespan for Eternity

A college-age poet once wrote, "Christmas has no meaning and its message is a loss, if you fail to see the manger overshadowed by the cross." And so we wonder: What did the Creator see when he entered his creation?

Incarnation: The Biology of Christmas

From the Archives: The virgin birth contradicts the laws of science. But our faith rests on the miracle of the incarnation.

Showing Honor to the Overlooked

From the beginning, Christianity has stood out for the honor it shows all people.

Why Christmas Is Rough on Pastors

11 good reasons to pray for your pastors during this season

Being an Outreach-Focused Church During Christmas

Many churches say they're focused on reaching the unreached, but often they're just reaching the already convinced.

3 Truths About Extravagant Generosity

A gift that taught me about the incredible possibilities of unexpected generosity.

Why We Need Each Other

Why we can't thrive alone.

Why an Affair Involving a Pastor Is Not Simply an Affair

When an "affair" is really abuse.