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April 2013

April 29, 2013

More or Less: Choosing a Lifestyle of Excessive Generosity by Jeff Shinabarger (Review)…

Jeff Shinabarger's new book calls us out to excessive generosity.

April 27, 2013

Fast, Easy Gift for Mother’s Day

Get a mom you know and love this great gift. She'll love it.

March 2013

March 29, 2013

Why is Good Friday Called Good?

A poetic explanation of why the crucifixion of Jesus is called Good Friday...

February 2013

February 28, 2013

The Blessing of Busyness

Is there an upside to busyness?

February 18, 2013

Win a Copy of “Western Christians in Global Mission: What’s the Role of the North American Church?”

Adam Jeske takes a look at an important new book an Christian mission in a...

February 14, 2013

Ash Wednesday in an Airport

Celebrating a slow and somber day in an airport, by Adam Jeske.

February 06, 2013

Raising cross-cultural kids: Don’t force it

Whether in an apartment with kids from a dozen countries, or in the United States...

February 04, 2013

The End of Casual Christianity: David Platt’s New Book

David Platt's new book is a strong call to something beautiful, life-giving, and bold. Here...

January 2013

January 31, 2013

Evangelicals: Worship to Justice to What?

The North American church has been evolving in the past couple decades. What's next?

January 30, 2013

Raising cross-cultural kids: Different families have different rules

Whether in an apartment with kids from a dozen countries, or in the United States...

January 23, 2013

Raising cross-cultural kids: Say the naughty “R” word

Whether in an apartment with kids from a dozen countries, or in the United States...

January 16, 2013

Raising cross-cultural kids: Set the example

Whether in an apartment with kids from a dozen countries, or in the United States...

January 09, 2013

Raising cross-cultural kids: Know thyself

Whether in an apartment with kids from a dozen countries, or in the United States...

January 08, 2013

What I Learned about Millennials at Urbana 12

What are today's college students like? Adam Jeske had a unique seat, directing social media...

January 03, 2013

Raising cross-cultural kids: Be intentional

For the first six years of our daughter’s life and the first five of our...

December 2012

December 18, 2012

Life doesn’t end with parenting

I used to think life ended with parenting. Not end like I’d die, just end...

December 01, 2012

Really Good News (Evangelism for Normal People)

"People need to see our hope burn in our bones."

November 2012

November 23, 2012

The Most Sinful Weekend of the Year

The most sinful weekend of the year falls at a surprising time, because of forgotten...

November 21, 2012

Put me in my Playpen

Maybe we don't need more freedom--maybe we need good limits.

November 19, 2012

Book Discounts: Last Day!

Buy some gifts, bless some people, save some money.

November 05, 2012

What I Want from My Country in 2016

What do you long for in the 2016 presidential campaign? Here are a few thoughts...

October 2012

October 28, 2012

Speaking Out for Justice on Behalf of World Vision

Looking for someone to speak with insight and stories about justice and faith?

October 23, 2012

Foreign Policy Beyond War, Terror, and “National Security”

Christian faith ought to take our views on foreign policy in a different direction from...

October 15, 2012

The Benefits of Getting Lost

Sometimes the best thing we can do is make a mistake.

October 06, 2012

What Do You Want?

What do you want, really?

September 2012

September 28, 2012

Target: Buying Stuff to Put Your Stuff In

How can we aim for community and healthy shopping habits in our Target world?

September 25, 2012

How Busy is Too Busy

North Americans have a particular addiction: busyness.

September 17, 2012

Americans, Unite! Stand up to Christmas Creep.

It's time to stand up to Christmas creep!

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