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Eternal Certainties
While things are confusing down here, we can always trust in the hope of heaven.
by Richard Tatum
CTLibrary.com
Emerging Confusion
Jesus is the truth whether we experience him or not.
by Charles Colson with Anne Morse
CT, June 2006
The 1st Corinthian Church of America
A Texas pastor issues a call to the church to dive into the muck of cultural America and engage a broken world.
by John Burke
Outreach, July/August 2005
A Long, Warm Glow
A respected evangelical elder on the life of faith.
by Philip Yancey
CT, May 2006
Mary Magdalene
Meet the real friend and follower of Jesus.
by Liz Curtis Higgs
TCW, May/June 2006
Statistical Illusion
New study confirms that we go to church much less than we say.
by Bob Smietana
CT, April 2006
Unsaved Parents
I'm worried about my elderly parents' eternal destiny. What can I do?
by Christin Ditchfield
TC, March/April 2006
Nothing But the Blood
More and more evangelicals believe Christ's atoning death is merely a grotesque creation of the medieval imagination. Really?
by Mark Dever
CT, May 2006
Prayers That Move the Heart of God
How to cultivate a meaningful conversation with the Lord.
by Nancy Guthrie
TCW, March/April 2006
Searching for the Gospel of Jesus
by Donald Miller
Outreach and Evangelism, January/February 2006
For God's Sake
What 147 elk taught me about prayer.
by Philip Yancey
CT, March 2006
The Least of These
In Matthew 26, Jesus says the poor will always be with us. Does that mean efforts to wipe out poverty are pointless?
by Nancy Ortberg
TCW, January/February 2006
Schedule, Interrupted
Discovering God's time-management
by Mark Buchanan
CT, February 2006
Remembering to Forget
Starting the new year off right means looking forward, not backward. Here are three crucial steps for letting go of the past and grabbing on to God's promises.
by Ellen Vaughn
TC, January/February 2006
Making Do with More
In an age of abundance, how do we survive with our souls intact?
by Tim Stafford
CT, February 2006
How the Kingdom Comes
The church becomes countercultural by sinking its roots ever deeper into God's heavenly gifts.
by Michael S. Horton
CT, January 2006
A Right Time for Quiet Time?
What's the best time to do personal devotions?
by Christin Ditchfield
TC, November/December 2005
The Word on the Street
What the homeless taught me about prayer.
by Philip Yancey
CT, January 2006
My Soul's Dark Night
The best of evangelicalism didn't prepare me for this struggle.
by Charles Colson with Anne Morse
CT, December 2005
Playing Favorites
Why has God answered others' prayers for healing, but not mine?
by Nancy Ortberg
TCW, November/December 2005
The Underrated Spiritual Secret
Gratefulness is not exotic or sophisticated, but it can change your life.
by Ellen Vaughn
CT, November 2005
Prayers That Connect
Nine approaches to getting heart-to-heart with God.
by Sandra Picklesimer Aldrich
TC, May/June 1998
Havin' Cyber Church
Is Christian fellowship via the Internet an acceptable alternative to church services?
by Christin Ditchfield
TC, September/October 2005
What Will Heaven Be Like?
Thirty-five frequently asked questions about eternity.
by Peter Kreeft
CT, June 2003
Can I Really Expect God to Protect Me?
Divine promises in the midst of suffering
by Nancy Guthrie
CT, October 2005
No Apology
How do I forgive someone who hasn't said "I'm sorry"?
by Nancy Ortberg
TCW, September/October 2005
Entertaining Demons
Is the Devil responsible for every bad thing that happens?
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
TC, January/February 2003
The "Real" Simple Life
Discover emotional and financial freedom through an often-neglected spiritual discipline.
by Matt Bell
Money & Faith, August 2005
The Making of the Christian
Richard J. Foster and Dallas Willard on the difference between discipleship and spiritual formation.
Interview by Agnieszka Tennant
CT, October 2005
Impractical Christianity
Faith really begins to make a difference when it stops "working."
by Peter K. Nelson
CT, September 2005
Toxic Christians
My Christian friends are so negative and judgmental. What should I do?
by Christin Ditchfield
TC, July/August 2005
Come, Lord Jesus—But Not Too Soon
Why it's hard to be heavenly minded.
by John Koessler
CT, September 2005
A New Church Home
5 questions to ask when looking for a place where you belong.
by Julie-Allyson Ieron
TCW, July/August 2005
Planes, Trains, and the Timid Evangelist
How I learned to stop worrying and enjoy the ride.
by Iris Munchinsky
TC, July/August 2005
Battles Follow Blessings
Satan often targets us when we're least expecting it.
by Anne Graham Lotz
TC, July/August 2005
"I Waited Too Long"
You don't have to be perfect to share God's love.
by Christin Ditchfield
TC, July/August 2005
How Discipline Died
The church should stop taking its cues from the state
by Marlin Jeschke
CT, August 2005
To Judge, Or Not to Judge
Christ commanded us not to judge others, but aren't there times when common sense or prudence requires it?
answered by Roger E. Olson
CT, July 2005
Going Deeper
Tired of surface-y Christianity? Dive into the deeper waters of spiritual formation.
by Dieter Zander
LeadershipJounral.net, July 11, 2005
How Much Is Enough?
The challenge of tithing on a limited income
by Christin Ditchfield
TC, May/June 2005
It's Hard to Be Like Jesus
Why would anyone choose to follow a God who promised more hardship, not less? Exposing the myth of the prosperity gospel.
by Philip Yancey
TC, May/June 2005
The Strength of Solitude
Learning to be with God in solitude allows us to be Godly in community.
by Ruth Haley Barton
CT, June 2005
Beware Christian Junk Food
Why the average believer is starving for something more.
by Anne Graham Lotz
TC, May/June 2005
A Quirky and Vibrant Mosaic
Evangelicals are admired, mocked, praised, scorned—and all for good reason.
by Philip Yancey
CT, June 2005
The Cost of the Cross
When faced with religious discrimination on the job, I had a difficult choice: Wear my cross, or bear it?
by Caleb Sjogren
TC, May/June 2005
Random Acts of Healing?
Why does God heal some people and not others?
by Christin Ditchfield
TC, May/June 2005
Our Fathers Who Are On Earth
If Satan thinks they are a key battleground, shouldn't we?
by Roland C. Warren
CT, May 2005
In Today's Culture, What Does It Mean to Keep the Sabbath Holy?
Christians aren't bound by Old-Testament Sabbath directives, but Jesus never said to forget the Sabbath completely.
by Lauren Winner
TCW, January/February 2004
Riding Out the Storm
A faith based simply on what you feel will not survive the tough stretches.
by Anne Graham Lotz
TC, March/April 2005
Hearing God's Call
How can I figure out what God wants me to do with my life?
by Nancy Ortberg
TCW, March/April 2005
Killing with Kindness
Why is the church against euthanasia in instances where people are in terrible pain?
Answered by David P. Gushee
CT, December 2004
"Have You Ever Been Stoned?"
Why God's forgiveness is greater than our deepest contrition
Richard J. Bauman
TC, March/April 2005
Forgiving the Unrepentant
Can I forgive those who have betrayed me if they are not repentant?
answered by R.T. Kendall
CT, February 2005
Spirituality for All the Wrong Reasons
Eugene Peterson talks about lies and illusions that destroy the church
interview by Mark Galli
CT, March 2005
Global Suspense
The trick of faith is to believe in advance what will only make sense in reverse.
by Philip Yancey
CT, March 2005
Hurry Up and Pray
The importance of waiting for God's power.
by Max Lucado
TC, November/December 2004
The Church—Why Bother?
There is no healthy relationship with Jesus without a relationship to the church.
by Tim Stafford
CT, January 2005
All Sins Are Not Equal
Are all sins weighed equally, or is one more important than another?
by J.I. Packer
Christianity Today, January 2005
Ask Before You Answer
How to talk to skeptics, unbelievers, and mule-headed friends and family about God.
by Randy Newman
ChristianBibleStudies.com
Dangerous Meditations
What harm is there in achieving a higher state of consciousness through meditation?
by Douglas Groothuis
CT, November 2004
New York's New Hope
From inner-city gardens to fine-art exhibitions to political activism, street-smart churches are changing the culture of America's largest and most dynamic city.
by Tony Carnes
CT, December 2004
The Legal Implications of Witnessing at Work
What you need to know before reaching out on the job
by David C. Gibbs, Jr.
Faith in the Workplace, October 29, 2004
The Emergent Mystique
The "emerging church" movement has generated a lot of excitement but only a handful of congregations. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy?
by Andy Crouch
CT, November 2004
"Why, God, Why?"
Facing the painful question that life keeps asking.
by Anne Graham Lotz
TC, September/October 2004
Drawing Closer to God
How a spiritual director can help you grow in your faith.
by Agnieszka Tennant
TCW, September/October 2004
Wind of Terror, Wind of Glory
We cannot know God's majesty without his terrible holiness.
by Daniel Tomberlin
CT, October 2004
Here Comes the World
As refugees seek a better life in the U.S., American Christians are discovering a mission field outside their front door.
by John W. Kennedy
TC, May/June 2004
The Edge of Expectation
What I've discovered through the act of waiting
by Cindy Crosby
TCW, January/February 2004
When Freedom Isn't
How can we live by God's standards without coming across as "intolerant"?
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
CR, January/February 2004
Can You Hear Me Now?
Why we should turn off our cell phones and reconnect to a deeper call.
by Rodney Clapp
CR, July/August 2003
Looking for a New Church Home … as a Couple
7 guidelines to help you find the right fit.
by Drs. Leslie and Les Parrott
June 2003
The Gospel According to John (Eldredge)
The gospel is not about sin management, says this best-selling author; it's about adventuresome life.
by Greg Asimakoupoulos
CR, May/June 2003
Praying for Mr. Right
What is the Christian way to find the partner that God has for me?
by Frederica Mathewes-Green
CR, May/June 2003
When God Seems Silent
What to do when life is dark and heaven's quiet
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, March/April 2003
Back to the Book
Seven ways to ignite a passion for reading the Bible.
by Kathy Widenhouse
CR, March/April 2003
Spirituality + Beauty = Desirability
For single Christian women, the question of desirability can be loaded with a multitude of puzzling issues.
by Grant Langston
January 2003
Spirituality
How and why does spiritual agreement between two people play such a vital role in their partnership?
Part 1 | Part 2
by Neil Clark Warren
December 2002
Did God Really Say That?
The Lord won't give you more than you can handle? Well, not exactly.
by Norris Burkes
CR, November/December 2002
My Sister Rejected God
What I learned about loving a family member who doesn't share my faith in Christ.
by Jane Merrill
TCW, November/December 2002
Looking Up
How Lisa Beamer, widowed wife of 9-11's United Flight 93 hero Todd Beamer, finds strength in her faith.
by Jane Johnson Struck
TCW, September/October 2002
When Life's on Hold
Three ways to find worth in your wait.
by Faith Tibbetts McDonald
TCW, September/October 2002
Mainstreaming Single Adults
In a recent Leadership article, Seay said single adults should be mainstreamed with married people in church life.
by Chris Seay and Weekly readers
LeadershipJournal.net Newsletter, August 1, 2002
Prayers from an Afghan Prison
Interrogated and tried by the Taliban, Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer discovered a higher purpose for their imprisonment.
by Meg Cullar
CR, July/August 2002
Measuring Up
How I learned I didn't need to worry about it.
by Verla Gillmor
TCW, July/August 2002
Start Spreading the News
Why it's important to reach outside your Christian clique.
by John Ortberg
TCW, July/August 2002
Double Jeopardy
Former Taliban hostages Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer talk about the risks they took, the imprisonment they suffered, and their hopes to return to 'the hardest place on Earth.'
by Stan Guthrie and Wendy Murray Zoba
CT, June 28, 2002
Rediscovering Holiness
If you think it's just a set of rules, you may be surprised.
by Ruth E. Van Reken
TCW, May/June 2002
Singular Hopes
Don't tell the unmarried to "be content." Here's a better response.
by Kimberly Hartke
Leadership Journal, Spring 2002
A New Dimension
Fresh ways to deepen your prayers for your loved ones.
by Julie-Allyson Ieron
TCW, January/February 2002
Rubbing Out the Singles Pastor
Why we do ministry mob-style.
by Chris Seay
Leadership Journal, Spring 2002
In God We Trust
Ways to face the future with confidence.
TCW, January/February 2002
Lord of the Ring-less
Three views on the single scene.
by Chris Seay, Kimberly Hartke, Harold Ivan Smith
Leadership Journal, Spring 2002
Single … with Children
Three keys to effective ministry with single-parent families.
by Barbara Schiller
Leadership Journal, Spring 2002
Welcome to America
What could one woman do for a refugee family of six?
by Karen Beattie
TCW, November/December 2001
Surviving a Spiritual Dry Spell
8 women share their secrets.
TCW, July/August 2001
Savor the Season
Ways to add a little "summer" to your soul.
by Nancy Beach
TCW, July/August 2001
Solitary Refinement
The church is doing better than ever at ministering to single people. But some evangelical assumptions still need rethinking.
by Lauren F. Winner
CT, June 11 2001
A Singular Mission Field
There are more single people in America than ever—and they need the church as much as ever.
by Margaret Feinberg
CT, June 11 2001
Holy Moment
Births and deaths and everything in between are full of God sightings.
by Evelyn Bence
CR, May/June 2001
The Buddy System
Together Julie Rodriguez and Diana Navarro have battled witchcraft and racial stereotypes to find a business—and faith—to call their own.
by Camerin Courtney
TCW, March/April 2001
Help For an Older Single Man
What are churches doing to help?
by editor Kevin A. Miller
February 7, 2001
A Believer's To-Be List
Steps to a fresh start with God.
by Philip Yancey
CR, January/February 2001
Short Step, High Impact
This Week's Theme: On God's Mission
by Gene Smillie
Men of Integrity, Sep/Oct 2000
Women Churchgoers 'Face Growing Difficulty in Finding Partner'
British magazine says church is out of single men, especially older ones.
by Cedric Pulford in London
CT, June 2000
Hide It In Your Heart
Put God's Word where it can do the most good.
by Debbie Steensland
CR, May/June 2000
Bad Girls
What you can learn from them!
by Liz Curtis Higgs
TCW, May/June 2000
10 Objections to Christianity
And how to respond.
by Frank Harber
TCW, March/April 2000
On the Threshold
What you can learn from entering into tough times.
by Virelle Kidder
TCW, November/December 1999
Seduced
It started innocently with horoscopes and charms—but before long, I was snared.
by Barbara V. Gardner
TCW, May/June 1999
7 Days to Live
What can we learn from Jesus' last week on earth?
by Bill Hybels
TCW, March/April 1999
Jesus' Unanswered Prayers
Even God's son didn't get an instant reply.
by Philip Yancey
CR, March/April 1999
Reality Check
I thought I'd been a Christian for years, but was I really?
by Myra Langley Johnson
TCW, January/February 1999
Change the Way You Talk to God
Breathe new life into your prayers with these tips.
by Sandra P. Aldrich
TCW, May/June 1997
But They're So Different…
How to reach the world that's moving into your neighborhood.
by Ravi Zacharias
CR, March/April 1997
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