The Critics Roundup: “How to Get Away With Murder” and “The Equalizer”
Viola Davis and Denzel Washington get away with a whole lot.
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Worried about current events? Pray the news, experts say
Some watch too much news. Others ignore it altogether. Yet others suggest a balanced approach: praying the news as a way to express compassion for those in strife.
Parenting For Sticky Faith
Well, I’m never a fan of “hand-wringing.” But as we at the Fuller Youth Institute have examined other research on what happens to youth group graduates, we’ve concluded that 40-50% of youth group kids from great churches and families drift from God and the church after graduation. Our research indicates that most youth group graduates have embraced what Dallas Willard referred to as the “gospel of sin management.” This “sin management” gospel truncates the gospel to a list of behaviors, or “do’s” and “don’ts.” When young people fail to live up to these behaviors, they end up running from God and the church just when they need both the most. 6-7 in the Bible Kristy Etheridge A scriptural nod to Gen Alpha’s favorite not-so-inside joke. How He Leaves Interview by Kelsey Kramer McGinnis After his final tour, independent musician John Mark McMillan is backing out of the algorithm rat race but still chasing transcendence.
Lecrae Topped the Charts: Here's How He Got There - RELEVANT
This week, hip-hop star Lecrae became just the fifth Christian music artist ever to hit Billboard’s No. 1 album spot thanks to his latest Anomaly (which
Many workers extend current jobs or choose ‘encore careers’
Switching careers, rather than retiring, helps some boomers bridge the gap between their desire to make a social difference and to meet their economic needs.
The state of discipleship
Bob Perry recalls the approach Southern Baptist churches used two or three generations ago to making disciples - or at least making more knowledgeable and committed Baptists.
Making decisions to upgrade and replace wisely
For many churches, fall signals finalizing next year’s church budget. In the middle of decisions about salaries and supplies are often questions about facilities and audiovisual equipment.
Back to school | Prepare students to be on mission
The beginning of the school year often comes with a variety of emotions from parents. There may be excitement, apprehension, fear, nervousness, or even joy at the reality that the kids won’t…
Singer in the City
An enchanting voice out of New York’s Redeemer Church, Melanie Penn finds herself in her music, her church, and her city.
