Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play
Christians have long debated the Sabbath. Is Sabbath a moral law that requires obedience? Is the Sabbath simply a natural law principle, a reminder that people need to rest? Does it merely mean to hear God’s ...
The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction
I didn’t carve out quiet time with the Lord today. I haven’t prayed yet. I skipped lunch. I’ve spent way too much time scrolling on my phone. I’m tired and distracted and I’m not keeping up. Sound familiar? It’s the all-too-common day’s review for believers who want to follow ...
The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
Over the last few decades, the tide of faith has been going out. Church membership has been declining, believing in God has been out of style, and general interest in religion has been waning. But ...
Of Good Comfort
“Depression is a silent plague in postmodern culture, and is rapidly taking on pandemic proportions…. The World Health Organization reports that it has become the greatest single cause of health disability in the world” (xiii). Dr. Stephen Pietsch, associate ...