A mission-minded approach to interpreting Scripture
‘Gospel Portraits: Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God” by K. Rex Butts, emerges as a transformative and insightful work, challenging conventional perspectives…
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Botham Jean’s sister shares grief and struggles of faith
Allisa Charles-Findley’s book “After Botham: Healing From My Brother’s Murder by a Police Officer” skillfully employs her emotionally charged words to create a poignant narrative…
How to be excellent: Guidance for young ministers
‘The God we serve is a God of excellence” and so “the minister of God … should always be for excellence,” argues O.J. Shabazz in…
‘The Blind’ opens viewers’ eyes
The Robertsons, armed with their usual rifles and beards, have returned to tell the story of their patriarch, Phil, long before his fame, duck calls…
How Christian men can exemplify the right kind of masculinity
Our culture has never been more lost and confused on the topic of masculinity. In 2022, the Southern Baptist Convention faced a reckoning with a…
Book showcases Loretta Lynn’s faith and unreleased music
With the possible exception of football, the Churches of Christ have contributed a larger number of their most notable celebrities to the world of country…
Helping children navigate a troubled world
How can we help children grow spiritually, becoming resilient and able to navigate difficulties in life? This is one of the most pressing and important…
Putting your sin into perspective
We all have wounds and scars from sin. Some of us are just better at hiding them than others. What a blessing it would be…
Making sense of Christian life with a little humor
Despite the proverbial reminder that “a cheerful heart is good medicine,” our fellowship has not always been known for its collective sense of humor. Gary…
Six podcasts to keep your mind on things above
Everyone has a podcast these days. Even the kids are doing it — my wife, Katie, and I helped the youths at our congregation create…
