Q&A: Is it wrong to use different instruments in worship?
Is it wrong to use different instruments in worship? Thanks for this important question. As part of this question, you offered a bit more background: “A fellow member and I…
Confessions of faith: Logan Hirsh
A former atheist finds a church home, a church mom, and salvation. I never thought I’d ever go to church. But that’s what I did on a chilly Sunday morning…
The power of anticipation
We learn from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount that our anticipation of future blessings can help us enjoy them right now. Why do you get giddy about the news of…
Beware of burrowing
While staying at home seems cozy, being part of a community offers opportunities to support and serve one another in Christian love. There's a saying that goes like this: “Once…
How do you measure success?
How do you measure success? In business, success is measured by increased sales and rising profits. In sports, success is measured by games won and championships achieved. In war, success…
Parent conversations: Are we doing too much for our kids?
It’s a common complaint: “Parents today do too much for their kids.” Is it true, though? And what does that even mean? What’s the “right” amount of help to give…
The value of history
The past contains a host of touchpoints that can instruct and enlighten our assessment of the present. “I live in the now, and I’m heading to the future. The past…
Please explain: How can God condemn people if they’ve never heard the gospel?
Sometimes when we ask God a question, he does not give us an answer that satisfies our human curiosity. Job asked God, “Why have you allowed me to experience such…
Isaiah’s prophecies: Part 4
Jesus has come: Isaiah's prophecies of the Lord's ministry Isaiah chapter 61 proclaims the good news of Jesus who came to fulfill all righteousness. Isaiah chapter 61 is the first…