Inspirational

Step Out

By remaining faithful to Scripture’s commands and patterns, Jesus demonstrated courage. In providing a miraculous meal, he followed his Father’s example. Again and again in the Old Testament, God had produced food for those who were hungry, first in the form of manna and quail for the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16) and then for Elijah (1 Kings 17:2–16).

Where to Look and What to Look For

Your genius unlocks your unique purpose. Someone else’s key won’t work. So how do you begin to discover what your genius is—or isn’t? Your answers to some core questions will be a good starting place.

Resilience in Light of Eternity

But when we pay attention to only our present context, we’re not seeing the full picture God wants to show us. He’s got much more in store.

Living an Undying Hope

J.R.R. Tolkien coined the term eucatastrophe to describe a story's sudden happy turn. Where do we find such a hope?

Mere Hope

Jason Duesing: Life in an Age of Cynicism

Grace Is Greater

Kyle Idleman: God’s Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain and Rewrite Your Story

Why Is ‘Sin’ the Key to Grace?

Many people have trouble with a God that holds us to a standard of righteousness, but we don't even meet our own standard.

Vintage Saints and Sinners

Karen Wright Marsh: 25 Christians Who Transformed My Faith

Flannery O’Connor: Knowing God Through Mystery

Flannery O'Connor was drawn to mystery. She believed that in order to know God you have to "get down under things to find where he is."

The Quiet Practice of Solitude and Secrecy

Solitude is uncomfortable and takes practice. That's OK. It's worth it to cultivate intimacy with God.

Recapturing the Wonder

Mike Cosper: Transcendent Faith in a Disenchanted World