In the second, we are far from God and need to be brought near. Both views are biblical. But with this shift—from a sin-sick ...

Silence is often associated with monastic vows. In the monastery, with its strict schedule and constrained setting, time and ...

Each cell of Jesus’ body embodies his love for his creation—not only humans but also the animals, plants, mountains, and ...

Behind all the speculation is a truth that many of us need to hear. After all, we are time travelers too. In one of the last ...

There is a wound embedded in the structure of hospitality—the fact that to be welcomed in, someone has to be on the outside ...

Today, communities across North America are embroiled in debates over zoning reform. When the Supreme Court upheld Euclid’s ...

We’re right to be wary of the perils of thin community, like loss of meaning and, attachment to screens. But thick ...

In other words, an integral part of Perpetua’s story that Ruden dismisses outright is the local church, full of such ...

Finding a point of commonality can open the door to connection. Try discussing the sermon or inviting him and his wife out ...

It is also a redemption tale—of personal salvation and of a church who rallied, prayed, and supported a family in need. It ...

While approximately 40 percent of the world has yet to hear the Good News, most missionaries go to predominantly Christian or ...

There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.” These now-iconic words defined Dorothy Gale’s ultimate quest in The ...