By Jeff Goins, Editor Remember those “What Would Jesus Do?” bracelets? I hated those stupid things… but I’m sure that I had one. Given the time of year, it bears consideration: What would Jesus think of Christmas? Would he appreciate how his birthday is being celebrated – with elaborate dinners, decorated houses, sprinkles on cookies, … Continue reading Christmas: What Would Jesus Do About It?
By Mark Hollingsworth In The Ballad of Ricky Bobby: Talladega Nights there’s a hilarious scene where Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Jane Lynch are arguing around the dinner table about whether or not it’s correct to pray to “little baby Jesus.” Well, we’re in that time of year again where the infant Christ becomes … Continue reading Baby Jesus in the Bar
By Kati Bailey This past summer I got the opportunity to be a counselor at this cool thing called “Summer Serve.” It’s basically a church camp remix. During the day, you do outreaches around the community. You still eat camp food, play camp games and have worship, etc. But from 10 am to 3 pm, … Continue reading The Little Things: Taking Time To Talk
By Sarah Fujimoto Have you ever felt crushed inside? I lived most of my life with a crushed interior while trying to maintain a put-together exterior. I finally got tired of the work it took to maintain my own faade and surrendered to the love that was pursuing me for quite some time. It actually … Continue reading CompassionArt: Musicians making a difference in poverty
By Vanita Joines “Hold on! Don’t let go.” I craned my neck back at these words and dug my gloved fingers even deeper into the iced snow that was my only contact with the earth. “Ok,” I replied, although I had no other thought than to hold on for dear life. “I can’t believe I’m … Continue reading A Reluctant Rescue
By Jeff Goins, Editor 1. There are a lot of Christian books about porn, sex, and purity. How is yours different? My opinion is that most books deal with sexual sin but they don’t confront it. We are blasted at every turn by an immorally sex-crazed culture: Simulated oral sex on Prime Time television; “hooking … Continue reading Jarrod Jones Interview
By Jeff Goins, Editor Do you find that there just seems to be a shortage of deep Christian books these days? That has been my struggle over the past few years, as God has begun deeper works in my heart and soul, causing me to yearn for meatier spiritual truths. If you go into your … Continue reading G.K. Chesterton: A different kind of orthodox
By Caitlin Woodward I had never heard of Jason Gray before this album. I’m thankful I know him now. If you’ve ever wanted to get more personal with an artist whose lyrics and life grab onto your heart, this guy does it. Close yourself into a private concert with Jason Gray’s newest album Acoustic Storytime … Continue reading Album Review: Jason Gray’s Acoustic Storytime
By Vince Wilcox Rob Bells booksVelvet Elvis, Sex God, Jesus Wants to Save Christiansdare readers to start thinking and living differently. In the case of the latter, which is subtitled, A Manifesto for the Church in Exile, Bell contends that the Bible must be interpreted from the community perspective of Gods people in exile awaiting … Continue reading Book Review: Jesus Wants To Save Christians
By Mariah Secrest When a band as fervent and fiery as Anberlin can write and perform songs that cut so deep into our human fabric, you have to wonder what that passion looks like offstage. I was honored to chat with frontman Stephen Christian for awhile and find out. I was inspired by how genuine … Continue reading Anberlin’s Stephen Christian: Social Justice and Faceless International