Bible-Teaching Strategies from Women Leaders

Rebecca McLaughlin expands on five key points for how to give a memorable address, including using metaphors and sharing stories to engage your audience. She joins Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, Courtney Doctor, and Elizabeth Woodson to discuss their journeys into Bible teaching. The women highlight the importance of preparation and how to use gifts in …

‘Live My Truth’: The Gospel in an Age of Privatized Faith

When you overhear conversations that touch on something spiritual, you’ll often hear two words come up: “For me.” They rush in as soon as the discussion turns toward claims about truth and falsehood: “For me, there is a God, and believing in God just feels right.” Or, “In my experience, for me, Jesus is the …

When Christian Groups Subvert Religious Liberty of Christians

The Story: The Italian Supreme Court’s harassment of an evangelical church serves as a stark reminder that the ongoing threats to religious liberty often come from those who identify as Christians. The Background: For nearly a decade, Breccia di Roma, an evangelical congregation in Rome, has been embroiled in a legal battle with Italian tax …

God’s Providence in Suffering: Making Sense of Suffering, Part 3

Focusing on God’s providence in our suffering, Don Carson explains that suffering can be divine discipline but is not always directly related to personal sin, as shown in John 9:1–7 and 1 Corinthians 11:29. God’s strength is perfected in human weakness, illustrated by Paul’s experience with the thorn in his flesh. Carson delves into the …

‘Been So Long Praying’: 4 Reasons Why I Observe Juneteenth

In 1863, a man on a horse could travel the 253 miles from Washington, DC, to Hale’s Ford, Virginia, in two weeks. It took the Emancipation Proclamation two years to make that journey. Booker T. Washington distinctly remembered the moment in May 1865 when he heard the good news of his freedom. His mother, the …