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3 Things to Know about Summer of Soul, the Musical Documentary with a Gospel Flare
The film, Summer of Soul, tells the story of the Harlem Cultural Festival, which spanned six weekends in 1969 in New York City and attracted some of the nation's top musicians, including Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight. An estimated 300,000 people...
What Christians Need to Know About the Impact of the Government Shutdown Involving The DHS
As a government shutdown looms over the Department of Homeland Security, lawmakers are ironically attending a defense conference in Europe while critical agencies like the TSA and FEMA face funding uncertainty.
Every Knee Shall Bow - UpWords - March 27
Phase Two (part 1)| The Horror of Actually Changing | Interrupted Book Journey
blogging through the book Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker
Sinner-Sensitive: One Man's Dream of What the Church Should Look Like
The Beautiful Meaning of a Palm Cross (and How to Make One!)
If you’re reading this article, it’s probably because you wondered why palms are handed out on Sundays or you have a few questions about the significance of the palm fronds. Let’s answer some of these questions and then give you simple, easy...
What Does it Mean That "God Inhabits the Praise of His People"?
The importance of praising God is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible, both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Praising God means telling or otherwise expressing how wonderful and great we believe God is and how much we love Him.
Day 74: 2 Samuel 22:1–51
Steph Curry Says Romans 8:28 Is His Foundation: 'God Works for the Good of Those That Love Him'
NBA All-Star Steph Curry recently spoke with Christian singer Tauren Wells on this podcast about how Romans 8:28 formed the foundation for his faith at a young age.
Wise Gospel Reading: A Review of Jonathan Pennington’s New Book on the Gospels
Reestablishing the role of the Gospels, Pennington wants to widen our view of “the gospel” to include the expansive account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, and, thus, avoid the error of evangelical reductionism:
In a Time of Rising Suicide, Religious Communities Move Beyond Condemnation to Care
When Andy and Tina Plank discovered that their son Sam had killed himself, one of their first calls was to the minister of their church.
10 Great Board Games That Are Worthy of Your Next Family Game Night
These games are sure to end cell-phone "snubbing" in your family, and help you create wonderful memories together instead.
A Fascinating Article by a Religious Skeptic and the Empowering Privilege of Intercession
In recent days, I have been outlining a case for Christian optimism. Today, let’s add another component: secularism inevitably fails to keep its promises, demonstrating our need for faith in a transcendent God.
Oscar Nominee Minari Spotlights Korean American Faith and the Role of the Church
Minari tells the story of the Yi family, a Korean American family that moves to an Arkansas farm, depicted as a kind of Eden, in search of the American dream. Along the way, they interact with a white, charismatic Christian farmworker and seek...
"I Go to a Bible Church" – The Subtle Danger of This Trending Phrase
...as this trendy idea of “I don’t go to a denominational church; I go to a Bible church” picks up speed, I would like to slow down and reflect on some of the tacky, duck-and-dodge agendas that can easily hide behind this concept. 
Day 94: Matthew 1:1-17
Coach Rick Barnes of No. 1 Tennessee Says Jesus Is ‘the Most Important Thing in My Life’
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, who has led his team to the top of the men's college basketball rankings, credits his Christian faith for helping him keep sports in perspective. Once consumed by success and worldly ambitions, Barnes says his...
Producers Say Son of God is "An Invitation to Fall in Love with Jesus"
"In only two hours... we wanted to encourage people to go out. Change the world. Start the conversations." ~Mark Burnett
A Testimony of Hope and 4 Practical Ways to Engage Our Opponents with Grace
If we do our job as the “light of the world” (Matthew 5:14), we will make an eternal difference in our winter-gripped world. We may not see the spiritual snow melt today, but the spring of the Spirit is coming.
'I Am Spartacus!': The Death of Kirk Douglas and Three Steps to National Healing
On Thursday, President Trump and Nancy Pelosi sat across from each other at the National Prayer Breakfast as a minister encouraged everyone in the room to love their neighbors.