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If you’re interested in learning about real people who stood behind the spotlight instead of in it, check out this list of under-recognized Old Testament characters.

For several reasons these days, the doctrine of repentance is not often preached. But where it is, the grace of God is promoted.

Last week, Phil Bryant, the governor of Mississippi, signed a bill that “bans abortions after a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat during an ultrasound, unless the mother’s health is at extreme risk.”

More important than reaching your dreams or even fulfilling your calling. Everything you do in life flows from everything you are in Christ.

Even if a church gives a nod to “the singles” in a sermon or in a group, they’ll often blip over the following types of singles outlined below. Let’s be intentional about celebrating these groups of singles!

Many secular musicians are wildly talented, yet may promote messages which completely contradict God’s word. Not all secular musicians or songs glorify unbiblical principles, however, complicating the question of music choices.

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of legalism is “strict, literal, or excessive conformity to the law or to a religious or moral code.” From my experience, I would add to that definition the desire to control a people group through the...

What is the spiritual end-of-life lesson learned from a baseball closer?

We learn the most about God during our most violent storms. Have you noticed that? In part because that’s when life squeezes our deepest doubts, sometimes those we’re not even aware of, to the surface. His goal? Complete freedom in every part of...

Be encouraged, moms and dads, if your child is wandering. Keep praying. Prodigals do come home.

This article explains one of the most talked-about parenting styles today: Nacho Parenting. Learn why the approach encourages stepparents to support rather than replace biological parents, and how that shift can dramatically improve family...

Christopher Hitchens is an erudite and witty writer. I am usually challenged by his insights and I suspect that his brain is much larger than mine. So it is with a bit of reticence that I address his new book, "God is Not Great: How Religion...

Our Christmas traditions do not need to come from someplace of profound spiritual meaning in order to be meaningful to you and your family. Rather, it’s the sense of joy, unity, and remembrance they inspire that is most important. They have...

Is it sin to simply remain single by choice? We affirm that today's practice of serial dating is problematic and have no problem with some forms of courtship, especially among teenagers. But, that particular issue is different than the issue...

Friend, maybe it’s time for us to put the measuring stick away—for good! Because, in all honesty, if we don’t confront this validation beast that we inwardly crave, in time, it will not only cost us the precious relationship with our children but...

In recent days, I’ve been asking myself why the crisis of Christian leadership is so acute in our day. Is it that our 24/7 news and social media platforms make it easier to report and read about clergy abuse? Is it that a hostile culture and media...

After reviewing thousands of pages of legal documents over six months, the Houston Chronicle found that 380 Southern Baptist pastors and church officials were accused of a myriad of sexual assault charges including everything from groping to rape.