Weblog Weekly

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  Happiness, or Having Children? According to a new study published in the journal Demography, having a child is not just bad, but devastatingly bad. Yep, worse than divorce, unemployment or even the death of your partner. Dr. James Emery White Aug 19, 2015
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  Four Movements to be Yourself and be at Rest You are safe. Even when you aren't sure what that means. You don't have to be in limbo. Be real. Be yourself. Be at rest. Choose to be you - and know that God is happy with who you are. Bonnie Gray Aug 19, 2015
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  Why the Real Jesus is Better than the Red Letter Jesus Jesus came not to conform to our desires but to transform us into his image. Daniel Darling Aug 12, 2015
• Why Temptation Can be Good for You Temptation in the Christian life doesn't have to be negative; it can also be an opportunity to deepen our relationship and reliance on Christ. Veronica Olson Neffinger Aug 12, 2015
• 10 Reasons to Lighten Up How do you stop being hard on yourself? How do you stop putting yourself down? Stop this nasty cycle with 10 tips. Find freedom in the face of shame. Kelly Balarie Aug 12, 2015
• Beer and Christianity Have More in Common Than You Think A new generation of Christians have come to view drinking as acceptable so long as it’s done in moderation. While this may seem surprising, it's not as uncommon as you'd think. Ryan Duncan Aug 12, 2015
• The Outrageous and Scandalous Mystery of Grace I used to feel superior to those who violated my denomination’s “Top 10 list of things not to do if you are a real Christian”. David Burchett Aug 12, 2015
• 5 Ways Every Parent Should Love Their Kids There are many things every parent should know, but here are the top five things I wish someone would have told me years ago. Jennifer Maggio Aug 05, 2015
• Is Your Joy Safe? 3 Misconceptions about Joy Do you have safe joy? Sometimes choosing joy feels risky, but joy is actually God-centered. There are three misconceptions about joy that we should unpack. Bonnie Gray Aug 05, 2015
• Scorched Places & Soul Deserts It is hard to admit how many times in my faith journey that I have felt like dryness owned me... Jeff Lyle Aug 05, 2015
• Tapping into the Hidden Power of Grace Angry people act angry. What would happen if we responded to the frustrated, annoying and irritated person differently. Find out how grace changes hearts. Kelly Balarie Aug 05, 2015
• The Barbaric Truth behind Fetal Tissue Donation The idea of donating tissue to research makes the process sound honorable. In reality, tissue donation is gruesome, even barbaric. Carrie Dedrick Aug 05, 2015