21 Days Alone: What I Learned in the Desert
Pastor and author John Mark Comer left his phone, books and routines behind for 21 days alone in a Puget Sound cabin. In this excerpt from Into the Quiet, he explains what that desert taught him.
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Why Nothing Satisfies: Disordered Loves and the Clue of Unmet Longings
Even in paradise, people ask why they aren't happy. In this excerpt from The Stories We Live By Michael and Tim Keller explore C.S. Lewis on longing, why disordered loves leave us restless, and three questions that reveal what you're really depending on.
Gen Z Church Revival: David Kinnaman on Barna’s Findings
In the past couple years, the American church has experienced a resurgence as a larger percentage of people are making new commitments to Jesus. That trend has primarily been driven by younger generations who are longing for deeper spiritual guidance as they deal with deep existential questions around AI, wars, financial uncertainty, and relational breakdowns. … Continued
The Analog Church: Why People Are Craving Real Connection
As people grow weary of a screen-saturated world, the church has an opportunity to offer what technology cannot: presence, community, peace and embodied faith.
Kevin Vanhoozer: Teaching the Church to Die Well
“To die will be an awfully big adventure,” says Peter Pan in J.M. Barrie’s same-titled play. It’s one thing for a boy who never grows up to describe death as a big adventure; it’s quite another for grown-ups who know their ultimate end to do so. Anthropologist Ernest Becker argues in his Pulitzer Prize-winning The … Continued
7 Reasons Not to Quit Youth Ministry (When You Want to Give Up)
Overworked and ready to walk away from youth ministry? Before you submit your resignation, consider these 7 powerful reasons your investment in today's teenagers carries eternal weight.
How to Help Teens Renew Their Minds
Paul’s call to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” remains essential for today’s teenagers. Here’s how youth leaders can help students develop a biblical perspective on culture, identity and sexuality.
Do Your Teenagers Have Gospel Fluency?
Even if teens don’t have a gospel tract, an evangelistic bracelet, or a faith-sharing app handy, they’re ready to share the Good News of Jesus anytime, anywhere, with anyone.
Why Trusting God’s Sovereignty Helps You Sleep
Sleep reminds us that we are not in control—but God is. Drawing from Psalms, Proverbs, and the teachings of Scripture, this article explores how God's constant watchfulness frees believers from anxiety and invites them to rest with confidence. Because God never sleeps, Christians can find lasting peace, even through life's uncertainties.
Why the Roman Centurion’s Faith Amazed Jesus in Luke 7
When Jesus praised a Roman centurion's faith, it wasn't just a compliment—it was a prophetic sign of how the Gospel would reshape the world. Here is why historical and literary context changes everything in Luke 7:1–10.
