Culture change has been with us since the time of ancient Israel. One story from the church’s beginnings shows effective strategy and a heavy price.

Tension and conflict have been part of the human story since creation. Believers today dare not be dissuaded when faced with conflict because of their faith.

Quotes from this week’s posts. Which means the most to you? Which will you share with a friend?

By Mark A. Taylor. Most likely you’re experiencing grief, so don’t deny it. The first step to coping with loss is to acknowledge it—to yourself, and to God.

Isaiah’s description of Jesus would never make it on a job application. But his words explain why Jesus accomplished what we need most.

In our seasons of transition and uncertainty we must remember we are God’s treasured possession. God will provide a way forward.

The first step to being a servant is to become a learner. Maybe the servant Isaiah describes is you.

Isaiah told his people to remember the past . . . and to forget it for the sake of the better future God had in store for them. We do well even today to follow the same direction.

Quotes from this week’s posts to give a boost to your Sunday and the coming week.

For most of us, “friend” will truly apply to only one or two. And for all of us it’s important to find such a one.

God is available to meet you in the silence. It is there that you might just hear him call you his friend.

Silence is hard to describe and sometimes difficult to experience. But in the noise we will never hear the voice of God.

Let’s step away from the angry debates about the next Supreme Court nomination and agree on our higher Authority.

Some folks are content with the same meal, same routine, same clothes, and the same friends. On the other hand, variety can spice things up.

The disciples were slow learners, just like we are. How long will it take for us to learn the lesson Jesus was teaching during his final night on earth?

The scribes and Pharisees played a power game with Jesus. But he confounded them all by pointing to a widow who gave up everything.

It appears modern-day disciples aren’t much different than the original group. At some point, we become afraid that Jesus doesn’t see our situation. We might even think we need to correct Jesus, instead of the other way around.

If you’re like me, you’re getting tired of hearing about the upcoming election. Every four years in September and October, the airwaves are filled with claims…

It’s actually not new to this election cycle. It’s definitely more visible in our digital world that allows instant, looping images of those who are called out for their comments and behaviors. But long before modern politics, it…