By Jeff Goins, Editor I saw The Book of Eli the other night, and ever since, I’ve been telling all my friends to drop what they’re doing and go see it before it leaves theaters. It was that good. The visual effects are stunning, the story line is rich, and the plot is full of … Continue reading The Book of Eli: What We Think of the Bible
By Jeff Goins, Editor I met independent artist Matt Brouwer several months ago and really enjoyed getting to know him. In addition to hearing his heart about music, I was also able to hear him play “Come Back Around” live, and listen to his love for missions. We even chatted about artistic expression and social … Continue reading Beauty Lifts Us Off the Earth: Interview with Matt Brouwer
By Anonymous How better to convince someone who Jesus is than to show them the reality of what He has done in our own lives. I wouldn’t have a chance of matching wits with some of the scholars who have written numerous books on Jesus and the church. It is with heart and the painful … Continue reading Remedy for the Hurting Church
By Larry Bubb I was the youth pastor at a San Diego church for a few years. One of the youth I had the privilege of encouraging was Andy Shirley, who would ask me questions about playing guitar and writing songs. He went off to college and changed his name (as many musicians do these … Continue reading Beautiful Letdowns: Redeeming Car Wrecks
By Dave Hopwood I was thinking about the Bible and how to communicate it a bit more effectively. A few years ago they reissued different bits of the Bible and they invited famous authors to write introductions to each separate book. But I reckon that’s not enough. An introduction with someone’s opinions and thoughts about … Continue reading Making the Bible Better?
By Renee Johnson “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful” (John 15:2). “Hook up or get out.” That’s what my brother always says to me. What he really meant is… don’t mess around. Isn’t … Continue reading Hook Up or Get Out: God’s Prescription for Holiness
By Caitlin Woodward Give yourself away. Inspired, yet? Give yourself away… now. Motivated to do something? Anything? Why is it difficult for Americans to be selfless? What is that wall that prevents us from sharing with others? Whether it’s our possessions or ourselves, we need an earthquake to shake our apathy. Literally. Most times we … Continue reading Russ Lee of NewSong Gives Himself Away
By Ian Kirk With the celebration of the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., we see where Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. is used to bolster movements and causes that he did not specifically speak on. For example, in Raleigh-Durham, NC, a gay rights activist is torqued that a pastor who preaches a historical … Continue reading Shaping Jesus: A Reflection on Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Jeff Goins, Editor Let’s face it: Christianity in the Western world is quickly changing. If you’ve had a conversation with an average person on the street about what she believes about God or religion, it shouldn’t surprise you to hear that she probably doesn’t have regard for those topics. More and more people don’t … Continue reading Faith, Hope, and Love in the 21st Century: A Manifesto?
By Claire Pritchard In October I was living out my dream. I had taken my first trip to Africa and was living with 20 other missionaries in a village in central Ghana. We were planting a church. One night after we had hosted a party for the local children at our house, myself and one … Continue reading Worship without Walls