Christian Living

“When, like Timothy, you’re facing a challenge that seems too big for you, it’s helpful to know that … our Father has not given us a panicking kind of spirit. But it’s also helpful to know what he has given us. Paul specifies three gifts from an omnipotent, gracious, knowledgeable, and sympathetic Father.” - Olinger

“Lewis modeled disagreement in a variety of helpful ways. Sometimes, he declared that particular ideas were wrong. …Sometimes, he softened his words when others might have sharpened theirs.” - TGC

“This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Jesus answers them by saying, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me.” - Karen Swallow Prior

“If today’s followers of Christ fall on hard times, if we lose favor and become a persecuted or marginalized minority, it might actually mark the beginning of our truest impact. … it is not from a place of worldly or political power and privilege that God’s people have through the centuries found their firmest footing.” - Scott Sauls

“Since 2016, the two best-known populists in the United States have been Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. Think about that for a moment. What kind of phenomenon can bridge such a great divide?” - C.Today

“From its early days in Omaha as Omaha Bible Institute to its transition to Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, one thing has remained the same over the last 100 years: a commitment to training men and women for a lifetime of Christian service.” - Faith.edu

“This is the third article in a series about applying the fruit of the Spirit in our workplace….in this third installment we will examine how joy is the result of seeking the presence of God in our work.” - IFWE

“The number of men enrolled at two- and four-year colleges has fallen behind women by record levels, in a widening education gap across the U.S.” - WSJ

“It’s a very straightforward and helpful exercise to take Paul’s words [1 Corinthians 13:4-6] and apply them to what we are about to speak or write….Is what I’m about to say/write kind? Is it arrogant or rude? Is it resentful? Is it patient?” - Tim McNight

“In this sonnet from my Fruit of the Spirit cycle, I reflect a little bit on the Aaronic blessing and how God’s kindness should move our hearts to compassion.” - Jake Bier