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Shepherd's Status

article March 11, 2008

In Christ’s day, shepherds stood on the bottom rung of the Palestinian social ladder. They shared the same unenviable status as tax collectors and dung sweepers.

Can God Forgive Abortions?

article December 1, 2007

If you’re a woman who’s had an abortion, or advised another to have one, this article is for you. If you’re a man who’s been involved in an abortion decision—whether it concerned your girlfriend, wife, daughter, or anyone it’s also for you.

J. I. Packer on Having the “Christmas Spirit” and the “Christian Snob”

article December 5, 2016

I appreciate these challenging words from J. I. Packer about what it means to truly have a God-honoring “Christmas Spirit.”

Will We Celebrate the Birth of Christ in Heaven?

article December 20, 2010

I think we will celebrate the birth of Christ in Heaven for all eternity. How could we not celebrate His incarnation? Certainly we will celebrate—though celebrate doesn't seem quite the right word—the triumph of the resurrection of Christ.

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Christians Grieve the Death of Believing Loved Ones, But We Don’t Grieve Without Hope

video January 22, 2020

For Christians, death is not a wall but a doorway. Death is not a last good-bye but a “See you later.” We grieve differently, yet honestly and openly, precisely because we look forward to our reunion and to a New Heaven and a New Earth.

Joy Is Found in Being Rich in Good Works: Tom and Bree Hsieh’s Story

article January 20, 2020

Tom Hsieh worked for a successful network and communications provider, and he later became CEO and co-owner of a telecom consulting firm. Tom and his wife, Bree, chose to live in Pomona, California, then the fourth-largest city in LA County—and the second poorest. They decided to live at or below the median household income there in order to fit in with the neighbors they wanted to reach.

Is All Sin the Same to God and Therefore Punished the Same in Hell?

article January 17, 2020

The widely stated notion “all sin is alike to God” is not grounded in Scripture. Yes, all sin is bad, separates us from God, and is deserving of God’s wrath. All sin crucified Jesus, and He freely offers His grace because no sin is beyond the reach of God’s grace. But it’s a myth that every sin is exactly the same to God.

When It Comes to Parenting Your Teenage Children, No One Can Take Your Place

article January 15, 2020

The church can and should be a source of guidance and support for parents. But no youth group is a substitute for attentive, hands-on parenting. (Not to mention on-your-knees parenting.)