By Dr. Mark Scott Our celebrations of Easter can be pretty bland. Easter eggs, chocolate, and lilies are not very threatening. But the first Easter was scary. If Jesus was alive, then life could not continue as usual. The resurrection is a historical fact. Faith in the resurrected Jesus begins with the acceptance of eyewitness […]
By Jamie Shafer Walking life’s journey can be difficult, especially when we go alone. We all need fellow travelers to join us. When our challenges disrupt the course of our everyday lives, it’s easy to feel lost and hopeless. Katie Lindner, a Doctoral Psychology Intern at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, helps […]
By Kelly Carr When someone talks about palm trees, my mind immediately goes to my dream vacation: a sunny beach with soft sand, an ocean breeze, and the bluest water I’ve ever laid eyes on. Ah, yes, those palm trees are just waiting for me to come sit beneath them and relax. What I don’t […]
By Melissa Wuske Teen Bible Reading Today A survey of practicing Protestant teens yields encouraging results about teens’ relationship with the Bible, says the American Bible Society and Barna Group. About 75 percent say they read the Bible at least once a week and 91 percent hear the Bible read each week in worship services. […]
By David Faust If you are living on fast forward and need to press pause, I recommend reading Psalm 23. This famous chapter isn’t just for funerals; it provides practical guidance for anyone who needs to lie down in green pastures and stroll “beside quiet waters” (v. 2). My favorite part of Psalm 23 is […]
