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The Toxic War on Masculinity

Is masculinity inherently toxic?  In her book The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes (Baker Books, 2023), Nancy Pearcey answers that question by challenging the prevailing narrative in our culture regarding men. Pearcey makes the case for a renewed understanding and practice of authentic, biblical manhood through historical analysis, extensive research, and […]

Beauty Will Save the World

Our modern world has given us more convenience, increased security and comfort, and greater prosperity. You could make a case that there has never been a better time to live than today. Despite all this progress, author Brian Zahnd wonders, “Where is the beauty?” In Beauty Will Save the World: Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery […]

The Enduring Legacy of Dr. King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail

On April 12, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and nearly 50 protestors and civil rights leaders faced arrest following a Good Friday demonstration in conjunction with the Birmingham Campaign. This campaign aimed to draw national attention to the racial discrimination and terrible treatment experienced by Blacks in Birmingham, Alabama, one of America’s most segregated […]

The Moon is Always Round

For most of us, the Christmas season is, as the carol tells us, “The most wonderful time of the year.” Shopping for that perfect gift for a loved one. Ornaments of all kinds—homemade, from special places, heirlooms—hung on the tree, bringing memories of Christmases past to mind. Driving through neighborhoods to look at the lights […]

A God-Sized Story Where Faith & Work Converge

Our time at work takes up a large portion of our life. On average, we spend 90,000 hours (10.2 years) at work over a lifetime. For some, the time spent in the office feels like a necessary evil to pay the bills and provide for their family. Some believers see work as part of the […]

The Home is a School

A month before my daughter’s due date, my wife came into the kitchen with a look of shock on her face. “I think my water just broke.” Stunned and my brain trying to process the news, I asked a dumb question, “Are you sure?” Oh, she was sure. In a rush, we gathered what we […]

Saving Faith & Family in America

In the fight for faith and family in America, we have reached the endgame. The Church has only a few pieces left to play and must deploy them strategically. The time for decisive action is now. Seventy percent of all Americans said they belonged to a religious body in the year 2000. However, earlier this […]

BetterMan: Calling Men into the Great Adventure

Why do men in your church matter so much? Last month, we wrote about the key role fathers play in shaping flourishing marriages, families, and communities. We also shared some alarming findings from Communio’s Nationwide Study on Faith and Relationships that confirm what many already know despite what the prevailing culture says. There is a […]

The American Church: Remembering Our Past, Looking to Our Future

Many believe that Enlightenment ideas were the most influential to America in its founding. Yes, Enlightenment ideas played a role, but when you look at the history of America, you will see a more significant influence – the Bible and the Christian worldview. These were a guiding force in forming the ideals of America and […]

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