Atheism Is Impossible; Everybody Worships

Everybody has to live for something, but Jesus argues that if that thing is not him, it will fail you. It will enslave you …. Nobody put this better ...

Baseball Star Finds Christ through Suffering & Failure

Barry Zito was once known as one of the most dominating pitchers in Major League baseball. But in 2010 Zito had reached his lowest point: He was removed ...

'White Elephant' Gifts Distract Us from Serving God

Gordon MacDonald shares the following story:

In ancient days when the king of Siam had an enemy he wanted to torment and destroy, he would send that enemy ...

Loki, the 'Puny God' on The Avengers

In the movie The Avengers, an unexpected threat, led by the villain Loki, emerges that threatens global safety and security. Nick Fury, director of the ...

The Rising Tide of Virtual Idol Worship

Hatsune Miku has become the most popular pop singer in parts of Asia. But there's something unique about this new pop star—she isn't a human being. ...

Married Couple Make a Mutual Discovery: "You Can't Satisfy Me"

In his book Fill These Hearts, Christopher West describes a surprising and simple discovery that changed his marriage:

Years ago [my wife] and I ...

Study Reveals Our Addiction to Cell Phones

Do you feel anxious when your cellphone isn't nearby? Do you worry about losing your cellphone? Do you always need to keep your cellphone on? Do you obsessively ...

Assessment Helps Reveal the Four Most Common Idols

What is your greatest fear, and what does that say about what you really worship? Pastor Justin Buzzard uses the following assessment tool to determine ...

Suffering Exposes Our Life's True Foundation

According to author and pastor Tullian Tchividjian, "Suffering exposes the foundation of your life." In other words, suffering will reveal the true source ...

Film 'The Big Year' Portrays Misplaced Priorities

The movie The Big Year is a film about two birders, Brad Harris (Jack Black) and Stu Preissler (Steve Martin), who try to defeat an arrogant, cut-throat, ...