Christian singer, songwriter and guitarist Lincoln Brewster walked away from a high-powered rock-n-roll career to serve Christ and others. He never looked back. Instead, he’s used his God-given talents to reshape the sound of worship music, having made a lasting impact on the entire genre. He will release his 8th… Read More

There are many theories about how and where the “Christmas in July” concept started. Some say it began in the southern hemisphere, where the real December 25 Christmas holiday falls during the heat of the summer. So the celebration offers people the opportunity to put up decorations and sing carols… Read More

Bullying. It’s become all too common today. We read stories of teenagers who are cyber-bullied and kids who are bullied in the schoolyard. We hear of bosses who bully their employees to intimidate and disempower them. At one time or another, we’ve all experienced bullying’s sting. Maybe… Read More

What was life like for the Jews under Roman rule and how did it shape Jesus’ message? To find out the answer, we consulted biblical scholar Phil Towner, PhD, who peeled back centuries of time. The Romans–who had a military presence in Palestine–were masters at taxation, levying high fees on… Read More

When my aunt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer seven years ago, we were all plunged into panic, fear, anxiety and sadness. She was young—only 49. Her illness followed the typical course of many patients with her disease: surgery, chemo, radiation, more chemo and more radiation. Eventually, the treatments stopped working… Read More

Tommy Kyllonen is pastor of Crossover Church, a beacon of hope in the middle of urban plight. Tommy Kyllonen, pastor of Crossover Church, was a pastor’s kid who knew the power of the Word in his life. As a teenager, though, Kyllonen… Read More

There’s nothing more special than a love letter–words that gift us with the knowledge that someone cares just for us. That someone loves us just the way we are, with our accomplishments, our failures, our hopes, our dreams, our highs, our lows. We looked through the Bible to… Read More

Today we glibly call it Independence Day, but we often forget its daunting origin. July 4, 1776, was in reality a brave step of faith in a surprising journey that stunned the world. Representatives from the thirteen colonies signed their names to a document declaring their national… Read More

Hip hop Christian artist Tedashii knows what it’s like to walk the road of pain and suffering. Last year, his one-year-old son died, and he was left with a shattered heart. His fourth album–Below Paradise–conveys much of his difficult journey during the past year. We interviewed… Read More

Money is power. And that power governs some of our most basic, daily interactions—from buying food to paying for a college education. It can be used for good—to help others and make things of beauty. But it can also be used to do great harm. Jesus talked about how money… Read More