Seven Biblical Methods for Responding to Obstacles

Elizabeth Moyer

The hurdler crouches in position, ready to take on the obstacles before him or her. They can run straight ahead, head down, plowing through whatever gets in their...

God’s Purpose in Creation: A Study in Genesis 1

Greg Ayers

When people think of Genesis 1, they usually think of evolution and contentious scientific debates. Google Genesis and you’ll get nearly 200,000,000 hits dealing with questions like: Did...

A Vision of God’s Majesty Can Transform Your Mundane Routine

Dr. Andrew Spencer

We are given an account of a heavenly vision from one of the most significant Old Testament prophets in Isaiah 6:1-6. In our scripture reading, it is easy...

Making Sense of the Relationship between Church and Culture

Dr. Andrew Spencer

Every generation of Christians must work out their relationship with the culture around them. Culture changes over time. Changes in demographics, attitudes toward moral issues, and the development...

‘Present over Perfect’: How Your Outdoor Barbeque Connects You More Deeply with God and People

Jessica Schroeder

I’ve been exploring the topic of hospitality as it relates to the call to community, and several sources have been great food for thought (no pun intended). Some,...

The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes: Choose to Find Satisfaction in Your Work

Austin Burkhart

Solomon, David’s son and the third king of Israel, was known for being richer and wiser than any other king in history. The story of how he came...

Stripping Away the Magic and Make-Believe from Our Vocations

Dr. Vincent Bacote

Last month our family went to see the revival of Steven Schwarz’s musical Pippin as an early birthday present for my oldest daughter, who loves the theater. Pippin...