What if the most important word is the one in the middle? We often think of doubt as the opposite of faith, but could it actually strengthen our relationship with God? According...

The 9.8 million viewers of TLC’s Jon and Kate Plus Eight recognize Kate Gosselin as the practical mom of eight who has come into their homes for over 100 episodes of her...

Do you have anyone in your life who can't seem to stick with a project, meet a deadline, or even clean up after themselves? All of us feel we deserve special treatment sometimes....

How healthy eating and an active lifestyle can affect how we serve God.Author Gary Thomas approaches a subject that few pastors or Christian writers have dared...

If following Jesus involves a life of sacrifice and suffering, is it wrong for a Christian to seek purpose and joy in this world?Many Christians sense a tension between their...

contentspart 1: god of the cross1. when tragedy strikes / 112. good news for losers / 223. suffering on purpose / 364. is your god big enough? / 515. is anybody up there? / 666....

What image best describes your heart? A water-drenched kid in front of an open fire hydrant? Or a bristled desert tumbleweed?You’re acquainted with physical thirst. Stop...

crazy adventures

The author of My Beautiful Idol is on a quest to be successful—in a lucrative job at an advertising agency, in ministry work, even in his relationships. And in a futile...

The book tells the story of Jesus hearing from the archangel St. Gabriel the account of his birth and the life of his mother St. Mary and his father St. Joseph. And, as it was...