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The Joys and Perils on the Road to Marriage

on February 14, 2019

In its outward appearance, marriage is deceptively ordinary and simple. Just a man and a woman joined in lifelong sexual union, serving God together, loving and helping each other, laboring together, through good times and bad, as long as both live. Yet God personally and painstakingly created that structure and essence from the very beginning,

Thaddeus Williams Reflects on Christian Identity

on February 12, 2019

What if we worshiped Jesus? Not the imaginary Jesus invented by televangelism, consumerism, fundamentalism, mysticism, or some political ism, but the actual Jesus we meet in the New Testament? How can he, unlike any other object of worship, enlarge our intellects, our emotions, our actions, our relationships, our imaginations, our whole selves? Drawing from science,

Why Do I Have to Learn This Stuff?! Christian Answers for the Start-of-School

on September 12, 2018

The school year has begun. The initial euphoria induced by the smell of new pencils will be wearing off, however, and we parents and teachers need to get ready for the question that students will inevitably ask: Why do I have to learn this stuff?! If we want to avoid mutiny, we need to have

The Sabbath Is a Taste of What’s to Come

on September 5, 2018

In Soul Rest, Curtis Zackery reveals how our misaligned view of rest has its roots in an identity that is out of rhythm with God. This thoughtful reflection on rest calls us to the intentional work of self-examination, helping us move towards a purposeful and sustainable life with Jesus. In this excerpt, Zackery shows us

Preparing Your Heart and Mind for Seminary

on August 22, 2018

Danny Zacharias and Ben Forrest wrote Surviving and Thriving in Seminary to equip students with the skills to succeed—spiritually, relationally, and academically—while attending seminary. In this excerpt, they speak directly to new and prospective seminary students about the challenges they may face when they arrive on campus. Like many seminary students, you may have grown

The Apostles’ Creed for a New Generation

on August 8, 2018

Today’s guest post was written by James A. De Jong, retired president of Calvin Theological Seminary. He is widely published in the history of Reformed theology and history of missions. He has taught on the undergraduate and graduate levels and has lectured globally. Ben Myers’ new book The Apostles’ Creed: A Guide to the Ancient Catechism is

Making a Difference When You’re Not the Leader

on June 11, 2018

Jesus’ call is simple and clear: “Follow.” As fond as we are of declaring that “all Christians are leaders,” the core of our journey of faith is one of following. We are children of the Father, servants of the Master, sheep of the Shepherd. The challenge is that most of modern society, and even contemporary

My Life is His Story

on May 29, 2018

Born without arms, Daniel Ritchie faced a unique kind of adversity. Yet after he surrendered his life to Christ, he learned that only in Christ could true worth and purpose be found—freeing him from comparisons and restrictions. He was able to live a full life that seemed impossible. Enter into Daniel’s story in his new