What ‘Do Not Worry About Tomorrow’ Really Means
One of the defining marks of Christianity is hope—we know that no matter what happens, we always have hope in Christ, hope in the coming of His Kingdom, hope that…
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Jesus' famous words about worry aren't another command to get right. They're an invitation to a whole new perspective.
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How to Actually Be More Humble
Humility is hard. Maybe the single most difficult thing Christ expects of us followers. That’s never been more true than it is now. Pride flourishes these days. We dress it…
Honoring the Sabbath Is Still Important, Even in a Pandemic
A recent poll of 2,000 pastors in North Carolina revealed that less than 10 percent are keeping a regular Sabbath. Think about this for a moment. If 90 percent of…
Being a Christian Is Not About Being Right
A few weeks ago, I attended a fundraiser for my children’s elementary school. For much of the night, I sat with two dads talking about anything and everything: marriage, politics,…
Quarantine Can Turn You Into a Social Media Addict. Don’t Let It.
With America on lockdown, many of us are spending more time with our phones and social media feeds than is normal or healthy. This piece, originally published in 2017, has…
Give Peacemaking a Chance
There’s war, and there’s peace. But according to Ron Sider, there’s a third way to engage conflict.
Social Distancing Has Banned In-Person Gatherings. It Hasn’t Banned Church.
A number of high profile Christian leaders have recently held in-person church gatherings in defiance of local orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This piece, originally published in 2019,…
Should Christians Pledge Allegiance?
Editor’s Note: This piece originally ran September during the NFL season. This week, the conversation around protests was renewed after Lebron James and other NBA players and coaches took a…
The Heresy of Nationalism
God doesn’t bless America. That’s not how this works. I’m sorry to break it to you, Bible Belt Christians—but that’s just how it is. I know this kind of wrecks…
The 5 Friends You Need to Stay in Touch With Right Now
“Social distancing” is poor phrase for what we’re going through right now. What it means is good — people should be physically distancing themselves to protect each other from COVID-19. But…
When Dating Becomes an Idol
My favorite nickname is JHarmony, an ode to my unrelenting capacity to talk about relationships. Some might call me obsessed. But actually it’s not dating or being in a relationship…
The 5 Most Misused and Abused Bible Verses
The Word of God is an absolute necessity but in today’s debate spheres on social media, it’s often treated as little more than argument cannon fodder. People clobber each other…
Judah Smith: ‘Righteousness is Contagious’
Who is Jesus? Ask that question in any crowd, and you’re sure to get many different answers ranging from historical facts about His life to cynical remarks to denial that…
Yes, God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle
Recently, I was going back through my journals and I read words I had written years before: “God, I can’t handle this anymore. I don’t know what to do, but…
The Myth of the Work/Life Balance
It’s something we all strive for. Ideally, one day, we’ll achieve that perfect “balance,” between our work lives and the rest of our lives. But let’s face it, the work/life…