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What started as a fun hobby—a way to connect with his own Asian-American heritage—for author Chris Stewart became a profound metaphor for the healing that Jesus provides. Kintsugi is a 500 year-old Japanese art form that repairs broken pottery using lacquer mixed with gold. Instead of ignoring the cracks, it is the brokenness that enhances the beauty of the final product. In this powerful piece, C...

When facing a loss, the choice of burial options, among all the other decisions that need to be made, can feel overwhelming. Cremation can be an easy and cost-effective option, but does the Bible have anything to say about it? In this article, author Caleb Mathis shares the answer he found searching the scriptures, empowering readers with freedom to make decisions that honor both God and their lov...

Maternity leave is difficult, and not just for the people left behind at the office. In this article, author and mom Lena Schuler shares what she wishes she would have said to her managers before going on maternity leave—including handling emotions, texting etiquette, and what it’s really like to return to work after 12 weeks. Feel free to forward it on to your manager when you need it, or adapt i...

Insecurity will count you out before you even try. That’s what happened to author Caleb Mathis when he signed up for his first MAN CAMP weekend. As the date grew nearer, so did his excuses for not attending. At the root, was fear that he wasn’t MAN CAMP material. But as soon as he sat foot on the land, that fear was silenced. Along the way, he learned that manliness isn’t a set of stereotypes, but...

Looking forward to your next difficult conversation? Of course not. While nobody likes having them, when they are handled correctly, they can lead to breakthrough, forgiveness, and reconciliation. In this helpful and practical article, author Scott Dill outlines how a simple acronym—T.R.A.S.H.—can be the key to more success in your next hard conversation. Read the full-length article here .  Find...

Having a child walk away from the faith you raised them in can be one of life’s most difficult challenges—but as the parent, how you respond can either build bridges or barriers. In this vulnerable and helpful article, author Lori Murray walks us through three action steps she is taking in this season, and why it’s important to keep setting a place at the table for your kids.  Read the full-length...

We can get pretty attached to our furry (or scaly, or slimy) friends. When a beloved pet dies, it’s natural to wonder what happens to them next. Do dogs (and other pets) go to heaven? In this article, author and pet-lover, Brent Suer, looks for an answer from scripture… and what he discovers just might surprise and give you hope. Read the full-length article here .  Find more articles by Brent Sue...

The final article in a series of three (find part one and part two at these links), author Caleb Mathis tackles what, for many, is the hardest “God question” to answer—does God care about me? In this article, he unpacks how the four filters can get us part of the way to a good answer, but that it takes risk to complete the journey. That’s because you can’t know if you’re loved until you’re truly k...

In part two of a three-part series of articles (find part one here ), author Caleb Mathis tries to find an answer to the age-old question: is God actually good? In this article, he explains how our experiences can sometimes lie to us; why scripture makes for a great primary filter; and how overcoming his own traumas unexpectedly pointed him to the goodness of God. If you are wrestling with big que...

“Is God real?” is a question of massive significance, so much so that many people don’t even know where to begin. Instead, they let others—from pastors to professors—do the thinking for them. But what if there was a better way, a path to weigh the evidence and come to your own conclusions? In this article, author Caleb Mathis shares the four filters he uses for better discernment, and how they wor...

Comparison is a killer—at work, among friends, and especially, at home. In this article, author Chris Stewart reminds us that parenting isn’t a competition between yourself and anyone else. Rather, it is a journey you get to take (and enjoy) with your child. The important thing isn’t where they fall on a growth chart, a class roster, or on their Little League team—but who they are becoming as you...

On a hike to celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary, Animaesh and his wife found themselves eye-to-eye with something they hadn’t counted on: a black bear. It was at this moment that Animaesh began to understand the vows he had spoken on his wedding day, and what it takes to start and sustain a thriving marriage. Whether you’re a newlywed, a seasoned veteran, or considering marriage in the future...

Relationships are integral to life—be it family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors. At some point, someone is going to come to you looking for advice. How you respond has the power to level-up your relationship, or throw it into choppy waters. In this article, author Scott Dill unpacks the danger of advice-giving and the simple power present when we learn to listen well. This small tweak—listening...

The release of James Gunn’s new Superman film has taken the world by storm—some love it, some hate it, but everyone’s talking about the Man of Steel. Behind the cape and tights, though, there’s something familiar about the world’s most beloved superhero. In this article, author Chris Pennington unpacks the similarities between the son of Krypton and the son of God, and explains why looking for Jes...

Somehow, culture has an idea that fathers are more babysitters than parents—bumbling, goofy, and not very good with kids. Author and father of two, Chris Stewart, has a different perspective. In this empowering article, Chris shares the power a father has to shape and mold his children, along with some tangible ideas on how you can get started right now, no matter how old your child might be.  Rea...

If you think the Bible is full of perfect, unattainable characters… think again. The people whose lives are recorded in the Good Book make mistakes, use poor judgment, and sometimes do the wrong thing despite all the warning signs. So, in a word, they’re human, like us. The good news? You don’t have to be perfect to have an astounding impact. In this fun and tongue-in-cheek article, new author, Br...

Sunday School might have portrayed David as a skinny shepherd boy, completely out of his element going to battle against the hardened Philistine warrior, Goliath. But that’s only half the picture. In this article, author Animaesh Manglik explains how David wasn’t as much of an underdog as we might initially believe—and how the things that gave him power are just as available for us today, no matte...

It’s common for Christians to make quick value judgments about media—what’s good, what’s bad, what’s sinful—but sweeping generalizations aren’t always helpful. To protect your mind, author Rob Seddon insists we need more discernment and less groupthink. In this quick-hit article, Rob shares some of the countercultural choices he’s made around media, and the filter he uses when deciding if any medi...

Something happens between childhood and adulthood that changes friendships. They suddenly get harder to maintain, more difficult to engage, and dang near impossible to begin. Author, Kacie Bryant, was feeling down about the state of her adult friendshps when a chance encounter at a community pool changed her perspective. In this article, Kacie shares the ways she is re-engaging friendship as an ad...

There’s only one way to earn perseverance—the hard way. Early in his marriage, author Scott Dill let exercise fall off his priority list. When he started running again, it wasn’t pretty. But God met him in the discipline, and along the way, he learned four important (and unexpected) lessons about perseverance—(1) it’s about moving, (2) it’s built on interdependence instead of independence, (3) it’...

After an hours-long doomscrolling session, as an act of desperation, author Pever Everett deleted all of his social media apps. It only took about 20 minutes for the silence to become deafening—but he persisted, and on the other side, he’s found a new and more meaningful life. Whether you’re looking for the motivation to pull the social media plug yourself, or just some wisdom on how to loosen it’...

It’s said, if you read 10 books on the same topic, it makes you an expert. Author, Donny Black, knew that prayer was a spiritual muscle he needed to build. So, over the course of more than a year, he dove into 10 different books about prayer from a wide array of authors and theological traditions. In this article, he summarizes everything he learned, and the simple hacks he now practices to keep g...

Tim Keller was one of the most respected pastors of the modern era. He’d written numerous books to critical acclaim, started and led a thriving church, and was a trusted source of wisdom worldwide. Yet, when it came time for his passing, he didn’t cling to his accomplishments. In this article, author Chris Pennington shares those powerful last words, how they echo one of the greatest lives found i...

The world is full of a-holes. You can’t avoid them. You might even be one yourself. In this hilarious and helpful article, author Craig Dockery shares an invaluable skill for dealing with difficult people: learning to ask better questions. Start doing that, and you might even find a-holes make for pretty great friends.  Read the full-length article here . Find more articles by Craig Dockery here .

When she was five years old, Kacie’s father left. For the next 16 years, he wasn’t part of her life. When asked to write and share a eulogy at his funeral, she was left with a tough decision: should she brush away the hurt of his absence, or acknowledge it? This internal conflict led her to rediscover the powerful combination of truth and grace, and left her with an understanding of just how much...