Cynicism: Frostbite of the Soul

In his book Please Don't Squeeze the Christian, Scott Sernau reflects on the danger of cynicism—especially in the life of believers who claim ...

Our Preposterous Fantasies

God has made [our] fantasies … so preposterously unrewarding that we are forced to turn to him for help and for mercy. We seek wealth and find ...

Luis Palau on His Conversion

Luis Palau, the Argentine-born international evangelist, describes his conversion to Christ as a young man:

I met a young Jewish Christian from England, ...

Woman Sells Her Virginity at Auction

Natalie, a 22-year-old woman from San Diego, California, has decided to pay for her Masters Degree by selling something that is precious and belongs only ...

Graduate Student Risks Reputation for One Small Step of Faith

Courtney Ellis writes:

When I attended graduate school for English, there were many occasions when my fellow students openly ridiculed the name of Christ. ...

The Humbling Life of Christ, from Birth to Death

Though there were auspicious signs that preceded and accompanied his birth, preparing the world for the majestic and kingly, the birth of Jesus itself ...

A Reconciling Christmas in the Middle East

Lebanon-born Ali Elhajj came to faith in Christ while living in America. As he encountered evangelical culture, he became troubled by how deeply American ...

Theologian Stanley Grenz on Bypassing Advent

Stanley Grenz writes in"Drive-Through Christmas”:

"On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me." Tony Bennett's voice ...

Advent: A Season That Says Something Great Is on the Horizon

The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before… . What is possible is not to see it, ...

A History of Advent and Christmas Traditions

In an article for Christian History magazine, Elesha Coffman offers a fascinating history of Advent and Christmas traditions. While some might be tempted ...