Unpacking “Separation of Church and State” February 20, 2024 by: Alan D. Strange This article is part of the Unpacking Culture series in which we examine a well-known axiom and weigh any true or positive aspects of it against any negative or misleading connotations of the phrase. What Is the Relationship between Church and State?…
10 Key Bible Verses on Being Happy July 29, 2023 by: Crossway This article is part of the Key Bible Verses series. All commentary notes adapted from the ESV Study Bible. 1. Matthew 5:2–12 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of…
Podcast: The Most Important Thing Our Churches Have Forgotten to Do (Paul Miller) February 19, 2024 by: Crossway This article is part of the The Crossway Podcast series. Are Our Churches Praying Together? In this episode, Paul Miller deepens our understanding of prayer by highlighting why we need to pray with one another if we…
Delight in God Must Be the Fuel for Mission July 29, 2023 by: Daniel Hames, Michael Reeves Foundation of Mission The foundation of all our mission is our knowledge and enjoyment of God. Yes, I may be born again, but I may not yet be a good missionary. I may have the right intellectual conviction…
How Does the Parable of the Two Sons Display the Genius of Jesus? February 18, 2024 by: Peter J. Williams Layers of Meaning The parable of the two sons is Jesus’s longest story, and it’s remarkable in so many ways. I always keep finding new things in there. The setting in Luke’s Gospel is that…