Eighteen-year-old Kerri Strug heard a snap. It was her left ankle. She immediately felt pain and fell backward, failing to stick the landing. It was her first vault attempt in …
Stop Praying for More Patience: Changing Our Perspective on the Fruit of the Spirit
I remember the night I became a believer in Jesus. The Holy Spirit had been working on my heart for some time. When I was 21, God used Galatians 5:22–23 …
The Birth of the Jewish Synagogue
King Josiah had a problem—several, actually. He was young, 20 to be exact, having become king at the age of 8. Things hadn’t gotten any easier after he took the …
Should Christians Tithe Today? (Part 2)
Whether you’re rich or poor, staring at your bank account on Sunday morning leads to important questions with encouraging answers: Should Christians tithe today? What is our responsibility in giving …
Should Christians Tithe Today? (Part 1)
When the offering plate comes my way, or when I’m directed to give online during my church services, I experience conflicting emotions. It’s sometimes hard for me to balance the …
The Bereans: Open-Mindedness Balanced by Truth
When I was a kid, I had a sticker displayed in my room that read, “Let your conscience Bible be your guide.” I don’t remember when I received the sticker, …
