6 Ways to Not Let Winter Bum You Out
Winter can be really depressing. The days are shorter. The outdoors drop to nightmarishly low temperatures. Winter vortexes force you to lock yourself inside your home for days on end and watch YouTube...
View Article14 Maya Angelou Quotes about Living a Life of Purpose
Today would have been the 90th birthday of one of the great poets of our time. Maya Angelou was an author, poet, dancer, actress and singer. Over her 50 year career, she wrote numerous plays, movies,...
View Article4 Times ‘The Onion’ Was Right About Christian Culture
It’s been two decades since The Onion began mercilessly satirizing American culture, mass media, politics and current events with biting, frequently hilarious fake news. And though they’ve never shied...
View ArticleThe Real War on Christmas
It happens every year. A war is declared. Retail stores, websites and even coffee chains become the subject of boycotts, viral video campaigns and, yes, even “naughty lists,” for failing adequately to...
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11 Resolutions Everyone Should Consider Making Next Year
We’ve all done it: Made resolutions to work out regularly, to stick to a budget, to eat better. Those are all great goals. And they can pay off if we stick to them. But the thing about strict...
View Article6 Myths Too Many Twentysomethings Believe About Purpose
Like just about everyone, you want your life to make an impact. But for twentysomethings, who live in an era of startups, innovative non-profits and big church movements, this desire to influence the...
View Article7 Prominent Christian Thinkers Who Wrestled With Doubt
In his book, In Two Minds: The Dilemma of Doubt & How to Resolve It, theologian Os Guinness wrote, “If ours is an examined faith, we should be unafraid to doubt. If doubt is eventually justified,...
View ArticleChristianity’s Most Famous Beer Enthusiasts
Christians and beer have a complicated relationship. In recent decades, many conservative evangelical camps have deemed alcohol consumption to be a cultural no-no, relegating it somewhere between...
View ArticleBeing ‘Wise as Serpents’ in the Era of Fake News
Truth is a big deal. In Zechariah 8:16, the prophet says, These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace; Let...
View ArticleNine Things We Miss About Youth Group
Youth group, that time in our lives when were dealing with the awkwardness of adolescence and the reality of faith. Also, lots of van rides, short-term mission trips and numerous pledges in which...
View ArticleJesus’ Flipping Tables Isn’t an Excuse for Your Online Rants
Read through enough Facebook comment threads involving Christians, and you will likely run across it: An angry post-writer using the story of Jesus’ cleansing the temple as an excuse for their...
View Article10 Live Worship Songs That Will Vastly Improve Your Week
Tuesdays can be kind of drag: Sure, you’ve made it through Monday, but you’ve still got another two days until the weekend. Thankfully we’ve compiled some worship music that can improve almost any...
View ArticleFive Must-Watch Films on Netflix That Can Expand Your Notion of Justice
We all know how easy it is to get sucked into the black hole of Netflix. One minute, it’s 7 p.m., and you’re watching the seconds tick town to automatically play the next episode of your favorite show....
View ArticleShowing Grace in the Era of Cultural Outrage
There’s a good chance that at this very moment, someone is saying something you will find outrageous. There’s also a good chance someone else is experiencing a moment they wish they could have back,...
View ArticleFive Ways to Know You’re Accidentally Becoming an Internet Troll
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media, or just reading the comment section of a random video or article, than you’ve likely come across one of the Internet’s most notorious creations:...
View Article10 Early ‘00s Christian Indie Rock Albums that Still Hold Up
In the early 2000s, as the pop-punk glory days were coming to a close, a new crop of indie rock bands began to rise to prominence. For artists who happened to be Christians — not necessarily “Christian...
View Article11 Ways to Know You’re on Social Media Too Much
Social media is one of the most significant technological innovations of our generation. It has allowed us to be constantly connected to the people in our lives, deepen relationships, enhance community...
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Eight Unexpected Faith Conversations From Pop Culture
When certain personalities get to the point of being celebrities, it’s easy for us non-famous people to forget that they are still people. And no matter what public image celebrities might portray,...
View Article5 Pro-Life Issues That Have Nothing to Do with Abortion
In recent weeks, pro-life advocates have released a series of disturbing and controversial videos that expose the reality of abortion. Even today, the activist group “The Center for Medical Progress”...
View ArticleWe Need to Relearn to Be Present
My 20-month-old son is already familiar with a variety of Apple devices. He knows (roughly) how they work and what they are used for. It’s not because he regularly uses them. It’s because he sees me on...
View Article8 Signs You Were in a Christian Rock Band
These days, if you want to determine whether or not a rock band is a “Christian” rock band, it’s pretty easy: just listen to the lyrics. Most of the players in today’s Gospel music industry sing about...
View Article13 Things Every ’90s Youth-Group-Goer Definitely Owned
The ’90s were an incredible time to grow up, especially if you happened to be a regular church youth group attender. Not only were you among the generation that got to experience such cultural...
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The Definitive Ranking of Super Expensive Worship Instruments
For decades, members of churches across the world have experienced a vast array of worship styles, hymns, songs, arrangements and bands, yet one critical question has gone curiously unanswered: Why...
View ArticleFaith Doesn’t Demand Answers
If you have a number of Christian friends in your Facebook network or Twitter feed, it’s not uncommon to regularly come across blog posts that are “in defense of” a certain principle, offer a rebuttal...
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6 Mind-Boggling Images That Show Our Place in Creation
No matter what your theological perspective is when it comes to the timeframe and method of creation, it’s hard not to feel a sense of universal awe when experiencing the vastness of outer space....
View ArticleJesus Never Said ‘Blessed Are the Self-Promoters’
In one of the first—and most important—messages Jesus ever delivered, He did something that helped to set the tone for His entire ministry: He challenged a paradigm. To open His Sermon on the Mount in...
View ArticleThe Before You’re 40 Bucket List
Your twenties and thirties are two of the most important decades of your life. You’re figuring out what you want to do professionally, determining what you believe spiritually and establishing yourself...
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9 Things Every Effective Human Video Had
If you were ever a member of a Christian youth group, there’s a good chance you’ve seen—or participated in—a production known as a “human video.” Never mind the fact that the term makes zero sense...
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What Your Coffee Says About Your Theology
If there’s one thing that Christians enjoy more than debating the nuances of theology, it’s sitting down for a rich, caffeinated beverage. But, like their choice in sneakers, coffee can actually tell...
View Article6 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts that Give Back
Haven’t bought a gift for Father’s Day yet? Want to get your pops something different than a patriotic tie, new grill cover or another sleeve of golf balls? Don’t worry, there’s still time to order...
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The Definitive Ranking of Insanely Awesome Christian Album Covers
The digital music revolution has, for the most part, been great for music fans. But even though listening to music online costs less and gives you access to millions and millions of songs you might not...
View ArticleThe Definitive Ranking of Bands From Christian Pop Punk’s Glory Days
The mid-’90s to the early years of the 2000s were an interesting time in American music, when bands like Sum 41, Blink-182 and Green Day dominated the Top 40, and pop punk became an inescapable radio...
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The Definitive Ranking of Christian T-Shirts
If you are a member of the Christian faith, there’s a high likelihood you have either owned, been given or, at the very least, encountered numerous Christian T-shirts throughout your life. Obviously,...
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Augmented Reality Might Just Change the World
There’s a world around us few can see. It exists alongside our physical reality. It can enhance our understanding beyond the five senses, and it even manipulates our perceptions. It is a realm in which...
View ArticleLisa Sharon Harper: Justice Is at the Heart of the Gospel
If the myriad of tragic events over the last few years has done anything for Americans, it’s shown us the stark need for justice in the world. Because at the heart of the Christian message is justice...
View ArticleDoes the Media Really Have an Anti-Christian Agenda?
As the nation’s top lawmakers weigh in on various policies and laws over the coming months, it’s likely that there will be a common refrain among some in conservative Christian circles: There is...
View ArticleThe Definitive Ranking of Oddly Specific Bibles
Centuries ago, Johannes Gutenberg could have only imagined the vast customizable possibilities that his movable type printing press would eventually allow in the world of Bible publishing. He probably...
View ArticleWhy Christians’ Disney Boycott Will Backfire
Disney is notorious for staying above the fray. You don’t become a company with its virtually unprecedented level of universal appeal by taking sides. The company has coasted to enormous power on the...
View ArticleFive Bad Reasons to Become Cynical
Cynicism is a dangerous trap. It can make us give up on causes we believe in, disengage from communities and church, and isolate us from people trying to make a difference. It’s also an easy trap to...
View ArticleHollywood Jesuses: The Definitive Ranking
Portraying the role of Jesus is no easy task. Though some have been less than miraculous, a few have left some big sandals to fill. Considering Hollywood is known to take some creative liberties with...
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The Definitive Ranking of Christian Parody Music Videos
We believe it was St. Francis Assisi who first said, “Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary, use a parody music video of a Nicki Minaj song.” For some unknown reason, Christians often...
View ArticleThe Definitive Ranking of Christian Superheroes
We are in the golden age of superheroes. Uniformed world-savers with strange powers and the ability to spout endless one-liners have taken over Hollywood, becoming inescapable fixtures of TV and the...
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Ranking the Most Outrageously Ugly Christmas Sweaters
The ugly Christmas sweater: The perfect combination of comfort and formality. It’s great for a cozy night around the fire roasting chestnuts at home, or an office holiday party, where you want to show...
View ArticleMeet the Celebrities Who’ve Spoken Out Against Porn
Back in 2016, Time magazine published an explosive cover story about the dangers that the proliferation of pornography poses to society. In “Porn and the Threat to Virility” writer Belinda Luscombe...
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Seven Head-Scratching CCM Music Videos
Art is always open to interpretation, but sometimes that interpretation is a bit too… puzzling. This is the case for many artists and their music videos, but it seems to be especially true for CCM...
View ArticleRanking Inspiring (But Completely Implausible) ’90s Sports Movies
Yesterday, the trailer for White Men Can’t Jump, a reboot of the 1992 classic, dropped. Stepping in to Woody Harrelson and Spike Lee’s shoes are Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls. Reboots are all too common...
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Ranking Unbelievably Awesome Christian Album Covers
As you may be aware, back in October, we published a listicle called “The Definitive Ranking of Insanely Awesome Christian Album Covers”. It was a blockbuster hit. And, like most blockbuster hits these...
View Article15 Ways to Have A Great Summer, Even As an Adult
As a kid, there’s nothing better than summer. Free time, sleeping in and staying up late, pool days all day long. Unfortunately, that dream disappears when you enter the workforce. But just because...
View Article15 Things to Start Doing By the Time You’re 30
First off, nothing magical happens when you turn 30. That sounds dumb, but it’s worth mentioning. The word thirties hangs over most of us like a solemn marker of adulthood, as if you’ll wake up on your...
View Article11 Christian Videos That Will Make You Glad the ’90s Are Over
The ’90s were a magical time. All you needed was some Sun-in’d hair, a fresh pair of JNCOs, a portable Discman and a Starter jacket, and you could be the coolest kid at the church lock-in. But not...
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