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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...

Prayer isn’t easy. Even if you manage to slow down and find a quiet spot, what do you even say? Author and pastor, Scott Dill, has been there himself. He’s seen the power of borrowing someone else’s prayers and making them your own. In this article, that’s exactly what he’s asking you to do. Including 14 prayer prompts for all moments of life—joy, sadness, anger, and everything in between—this art...

Most people know that Jesus died on a cross, but what they might not realize is just how brutal that form of capital punishment actually was. Diving into research by historians and scientists, author Chris Pennington unpacks what happened to Jesus’ body as he hung on the cross, before tackling an even deeper question: why was it so brutal? Though it might be uncomfortable, the more we understand a...

Just days before he would be arrested and killed, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. Crowds gathered around him, singing praises, waving palm branches, and dropping their cloaks in the road. From our modern perspective, it all seems a bit odd. Why a donkey instead of a horse? Why palm branches, specifically? What’s with the stripping? In this article, author Caleb Mathis dives deep...

On the night Jesus was betrayed, all of his closest friends ran—including Peter, who claimed he’d never leave Jesus’ side, and Judas, the man who betrayed him. Both men had made colossal mistakes, but it was what they did afterward that set the course for the rest of their lives. Judas gave up hope, while Peter ran back to Jesus as quickly as possible. In return for his denial, Jesus did something...

Among world faiths, Christianity stands out. It claims that God—despite being eternal and all-powerful—actually died. How is that even possible? And what does it mean? Author, Scott Dill, tackles these questions with his trademark wit and care, explaining how Jesus, even though he was God, could die, and why His resurrection still holds power for us today.  Read the full-length article here . Find...

The Bible describes the devil as a “roaring lion, seeking someone to destroy.” This got author Caleb Mathis thinking—what are you supposed to do if you encounter a lion in the wild? The answer to that question, it turns out, also serves as great spiritual advice as well. In this article, Caleb unpacks the three steps to take whenever you face any lion, physical or spiritual: (1) Stand your ground,...

When author Catie Castleman felt like God was prompting her to fast—going without food for a period of time to focus on prayer and spiritual growth—she ignored it. It sounded too hard, too exhausting, and too complicated. But God was persistent, and when she finally jumped in with both feet, she discovered this ancient practice added much more to her life than it took away. In this practical and a...

During Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter, many Christian traditions choose to abstain from meat on Fridays. Where did this tradition come from—and more importantly, does the Bible command it? In this article, author Chris Pennington provides historical context and perspective on that question… and other pressing ones, like “Does Taco Bell really count as meat?”  Read the full-length article h...

Kristie wasn’t sure what she was getting into when she signed up for her first GO Trip in 2015—but on the ground in South Africa, something inside her changed. She has since participated in two more mission trips alongside her family, traveling to Nicaragua and Puerto Rico to engage the local culture, lend a helping hand, and experience God in new and profound ways. From her own experience, Kristi...

Let’s be honest, fasting—abstaining from food (or anything else)—isn’t fun. But it can be a huge shot in the arm to personal growth, dependence on God, and spiritual breakthrough. After trying fasting for the first time, author Vanessa Parsons experienced such intimacy with God that she has made it a regular spiritual practice in her life. In her article, Vanessa explores what the Bible teaches ab...

When you’re caught in the cycle of pornography, it can feel impossible to find freedom—but there is hope. In this article, author Caleb Mathis sits down to interview his friend, Sean, who at the time of writing was about 6 months clean from porn addiction. Sean shares his wins, losses, and the practical decisions he made to find freedom. Getting out of the grip of porn is a battle, but it’s one yo...

A traumatic and challenging childhood built a wall between Chris and his biological mother. There was a time when he couldn’t stand the sight of her. But as he came to experience the love and forgiveness of Jesus, the dividing wall of hate began to crack. In this article, Chris tells the story of how his inner healing began to influence everyone around him, including his mother.  Read the full len...