Suffering often raises the age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? The Bible reminds us that our understanding of “good” is limited and that we live in a world broken by sin. In this article, Kevin Hay points us to the sovereignty of God, the refining purpose of trials, and ultimately the cross of Christ as our source of hope.

When we come to a holiday such as Thanksgiving, Christians must remember that gratitude is not merely a yearly event, it is a daily attitude. In this article, Jonny Ardavanis outlines how thankfulness serves as a birthmark of the redeemed, a weapon against temptation, and an antidote for anxiety.

When the trials of life unexpectedly come knocking at your door, the last thing you may be thinking about is joy. Yet, the Bible repeatedly calls us to have joy in life’s most turbulent times (James 1:2-3). How in the world is this possible? Is it realistic that a Christian can still smile, pray, rejoice, and serve when the weight of the world is squeezing the last drops of joy from their heart? 

A Twitter poll on my page once asked a simple question about tithing. After well over 1,000 votes (with 17 hours still left in the poll) the results were both encouraging and concerning. It seems that the modern church is still not clear on tithing.