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‘Continue to Remember’ the Suffering in Ukraine
Christians should be known for uplifting the afflicted before a distracted world.
Try to Talk Before You Go
Cutting off “toxic” people is social media’s go-to mental health advice. But Jesus commands us to seek conversation and reconciliation.
How to Combat the Conflict Entrepreneurs
Pugilists can only succeed where there are willing customers. All of us can resolve to invest elsewhere.
How to Handle Toxic Friendships
3 tools to help us develop empathy.
My Last Supper with the Family of God
In response to our weakness, Christ serves us his final meal.
God Is the Good Samaritan
And he teaches us to value diversity and individuality.
There Is No Such Thing as a ‘Safe Space’
Our culture values self-protection. But true love demands that we move toward each other.
Trump Won’t Divide the Church This Time (and That’s Not Necessarily Good News)
Cynicism and cruelty are even worse than division.
Conversation Is Hospitality—Even on Social Media
Remote disagreements and lasting fellowship can come together, as Paul demonstrated.
Changing Minds Is Not Our Job
We cannot control our people, and attempting to do so will only do damage.
Strategies for Preaching to the Polarized
How can our sermons bridge the division of our contentious moment?
5 Books for Reaching Diverse and Divided Congregations
New and recent resources for your preaching library.
Forget Charisma. Look for the Weak and the Slow.
Pete Scazzero discusses how pastors can identify and train healthy leaders.
Why Shamelessness Is a Superpower
In a performative age, brazenness gives an illusion of strength.
Could the Climate Crisis Make Religion Even Crazier?
Extreme weather changes can prompt people to seek out extreme solutions and saviors.
Confessions of a Past Culture Warrior
During my youth, I played the polemicist. Here’s what I learned about true righteousness.
Are We Missing the Point of Matthew 18?
It’s about more than church discipline. It’s about flourishing community.
Theology Cannot Save Us
The recent splinters in evangelicalism arise more from tribal loyalties and political rhetoric than doctrinal differences.
Relationships Don’t Just Happen. They Take Training.
We disciple our young people to love God and to work hard. But relational formation is important, too.
Who Canceled the Apostle Paul?
Lessons from the first Christian influencer on how to lead when you are hated.
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