Living well
“Isaac Hann was a little-known Baptist pastor who served a small church in Loughwood, England, in the mid-18th century. At…
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Elisabeth Elliot, 1926-2015
She embraced the secret to practical Christianity, the very thing we today are most disinclined to: “Truly, truly I say…
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. . . if not a martyr’s death
“I spent the day chiefly alone, seeking personal holiness, the fundamental requirement in order to a successful ministry. I was…
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Where the battle rages
“If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that…
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Courage is unanswerable
“. . . and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their…
Read MoreHow a Mom Fights for Joy
One of the best ways to grow as a mom is to learn from experienced moms who have gone before us. Today we’ll do that as Nancy speaks to Jani Ortlund.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: FOR PROGRESS AND JOY IN THE FAITH
"What are some of your family Christmas traditions?" our young friend recently asked us over dinner—not an uncommon question this time of year. Christmas, more than any other holiday, seems to draw up deep longings. We revere the ancient story, eternal in its significance and surrounded by mystery. We yearn for the season to be filled with meaning, a meaning we can embrace and pass on to others. So we look for special ways to celebrate Christmas, to make it our own.
Modesty, Beauty, and Men. Why Should We Care?
We live in a day of exhibitionism, and summer exaggerates the desire for more skin to be shown. Yet, our appearance is one of the most powerful ways we have of sending a message about the condition of our hearts. Do we ever ask ourselves, "What message am I sending?" We hear exhortations to be modest in the way we dress. With different opinions swirling around about necklines and skirt length, how should we understand biblical modesty?
Men Hear with Their Eyes
I took it personally when he didn’t agree with me, adding hurt to the emotional mix I now had to process. I didn’t know how to communicate with this man who meant the world to me.
Casseroles, Cookies, and Christ: A Plea for Mentors
She needed me to call back to her, to tell her she’d find Jesus in her journey, and that He was worth every penny, every tear, every effort expended.
In Light of Eternity
These past few months have taught me that soon, very soon, my earthly race will be over. How can I go deeper with God, give myself more devotedly to His children, and serve His cause in the world today? I want every day in 2014 to count for eternity.
Lessons Learned From Mom Ortlund
My mother-in-law died on November 4, and I miss her so. She was a radiant, life-giving servant of Christ who loved me—and many others—with all her heart. We walk in mournful joy these days. Now it is my turn to mother our family. Her memory will continue to influence me until I see her again. Here are a few of the biblical life principles she taught me.
