The relentless grey rain drummed against the windowpane of the quiet living room. David sat on the couch, staring blankly at a framed photograph of his younger brother, Michael, his mind racing with overwhelming grief. Just one week ago, a sudden car wreck had instantly taken Michael’s life. In the quiet corners of the room, an invisible, dark presence seemed …

The blue glow of three smartphones lit the small living room of a downtown apartment. Outside, the steady hum of city traffic was interrupted by the distant, rhythmic wail of a siren. Inside, the only sound was the frantic tapping of thumbs on glass. Marcus leaned forward on the sofa, his eyes wide as he scrolled through his social media …

Walk into many modern sanctuaries today, and you might mistake the sanctuary for a concert hall. The lights are dimmed, the fog machines are cued, and the bass vibrates through the floorboards. The stage is set for an experience. But as the crowd files in, a critical question must be asked of every believer: Who are you taking to church? …

“Born again.” Those two words are familiar to many people who have spent time around Christianity. We hear them in sermons, songs, testimonies, and conversations about salvation. But what does it really mean to be born again? The phrase comes directly from the words of Jesus Christ. In John 3, a religious leader named Nicodemus came to Jesus by night. …

This year is flying by incredibly fast! Next week, on Monday, we celebrate the Labor Day holiday. With that long weekend just around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to look at the history, some interesting facts, and what the Bible teaches us about the true meaning of labor. According to historical records, Labor Day is a federal …