When John Starke, an author and the pastor of Apostles Church Uptown, moved to New York City, he quickly realized that he wasn't all that impressive to his neighbors. It didn't feel great at first. Bu...
Hundreds of millions of people have used ChatGPT since its arrival last November to plan vacation itineraries, help them code better, create pop-culture sonnet mashups, and learn the finer details of ...
Anxiety is having a moment. Compared to prepandemic rates, for example, anxiety has doubled in young people. The increase feels daunting and downright scary at times as Christians struggle to determin...
Obedience to what God has called us to do is success. It's a moment-to-moment, day-to-day journey of seeking God's heart and will, regardless of how many times we stumble.I have wrestled with the idea...
Whenever I'm about to do something, I think 'Would an idiot do that?' And if they would, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute, The Office
In an age of cultural division and religious disagre...
Evangelicalism has always emphasized the necessity of personal conversion through a born-again experience in which the Holy Spirit supernaturally changes a person's heart.From the 18th century to the ...
It's the season of graduation and new beginnings. While many are focused on high school graduates, there are also college grads who have put everything into their education. Concluding a commitment to...
If we want to be like Jesus, we must practice hearing God's voice instead of doing all the talking. As Christians, our spiritual growth is important to have a vibrant relationship with God. However, w...
This verse, especially once someone understands God's purpose, can bring great comfort. It is possible to know that God works all things out for the good of those He calls to His purposes. When lookin...
When we believe in a God who always has our back, we can find the courage and confidence to face our fears head-on.Fear is a natural human emotion that we all experience at some point in our lives, an...
Some of the best moments of my spiritual walk have been when God has spoken to me. There's nothing like listening to and obeying the voice of God to know how real he is in your life. God needs nothing...
Terror strikes the entire teaching community when a school shooting happens. Teachers need to know they have a supportive group of parents who know and care about them."Theref...
The more I considered Christianity, the more I found that while it had established a rule and order, the chief aim of that order was to give room for good things to run wild. -- G.K. Chesterton, Ortho...
Quiet time is essential for any Christian's spiritual maturity. However, reading the Word and praying the same way each day can cause people to get into a spiritual rut or go through the motions of th...
The Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we don't know how to pray. So let the Holy Spirit take over when you don't know how to pray. You don't have to have the right words; you only need an authentic r...
Two weeks ago, I flew nearly 5,000 miles from Rome to Kentucky to witness a revival, something I have prayed for, for years. As someone who left my homeland of Brazil to serve in Italy as a missionary...
As spiritual mentors for Gen Z and beyond, we must lovingly and logically challenge this relativistic mindset because it cannot bear the weight of scrutiny. Feelings provide a faulty foundation. Thoug...