Joyless Christians

The glum, sour faces of many Christians. ... They rather give the impression that, instead of coming from the Father's joyful banquet, they have just ...

Rabbit Hole Christians

Many believers are "rabbit hole" Christians. In the morning they pop out of their safe Christian homes, hold their breath at work, scurry home ...

Dying Full of Life

It is a grand thing to see a man dying full of life. God makes his dying people to be like the sun, which never seems so large as when it sets.

Almost Saved Is Not Good Enough

On (Acts 26:28)--Almost persuaded to be a Christian is like the man who was almost pardoned, but he was hanged, like the man who was almost rescued, but ...

The Most Useful Church Members

The most useful members of a church are usually those who would be doing harm if they were not doing good.

Christianity During the Revolution

These historical items highlight the ways in which religion and politics were linked at the time of America's founding:

In July 1775, as tensions with ...

The Madness of Christian Leadership

Christian leadership is both a meaningful and maddening vocation.

"The Church Did This to Me"

When I visit newcomers, I try to elicit the-church-did-this-to-me stories, because nearly everybody has one.

Ministry in the Parking Lot

I learn about the effectiveness of my ministry by watching people in the parking lot rather than in the pews.

Christians Become Exclusive

The longer people have been Christians, the longer they've been on the inside, the easier it is to become exclusive.