The Whole Story: Before You Opine, Assume the Best
You’ve judged a stranger from a glimpse. We all have. Paul Prather on the ancient commandment that could change how you speak of others.
Wendell Berry Farmed Like the Earth Wasn't His
Grieving Wendell Berry? What he stood on isn't gone: two words in Genesis, and 'enough.' A religion scholar traces the faith behind the farmer-poet.
Weeping at Dawn: You Were Loved All Along
Unseen, unloved? Susie Larson watched God come for that lie in her husband. Ask how he sees you. An excerpt she chose for Rapt.
From ‘The Odyssey’ To ‘A Christmas Carol’: Remembering The Way Home
You keep promising yourself this was the last time. Then it isn’t. Jordi Picazo on what it takes to break a pattern you understand.
Tea With the Accuser: The Fraud You Never Were
You’ve walked past that door for years, sure you don’t belong inside. Timothy Willard did that until his daughter took his hand. Made for Rapt.
An Unguarded God: Come Nearer Than You Dare
Trust God only as far as his promises? Small faith, says George MacDonald. God isn’t guarding his dignity. You’re the one afraid. Come closer.
The Beauty of God Burns but Never Consumes
Ever bored in the pew? There’s a beauty in church that draws you close and leaves you whole. Christie Purifoy, writing for Rapt.
The Last Word From Evangelical Innovator Tim Keller
Be true to yourself. Live free. Chase what makes you happy. Timothy Keller, dying, asked why none of it holds. His last book answers.
Where Shame Says 'Keep Away,' God Comes Close
Feel rejected for something that was never sin? That isn’t God talking. Toni Kim’s test distinguishes conviction from condemnation. Given to Rapt readers.
The Villain in Your Story Has Already Lost
Feel like something's against you? Something is. Novelist Charles Martin tells how the Devil fell and what beats him, in pages lent to Rapt.
If You Stop, You Will Not Disappear
Can’t rest? It might be what you think work is for. John and Jena Starke offer three cultural scripts — and God’s answers to them.
Resident Aliens: Loving Babylon Without Ruling It
Should your faith change the culture or leave it alone? Timothy Keller's answer: serve your neighbors and city, and change comes as a by-product.
Nowhere to Hide: Three Weeks Alone With God
Books, laptop, wine: John Mark Comer never sat in silence without them. A cabin allowed none. Undone, then healed. His new book begins here.
William Tyndale: The Man Who Stirred up a Hornet’s Nest
William Tyndale risked his life to put Scripture into everyday English, reshaping the church and the language generations would inherit.
Off-Kilter on Purpose: How God Grows You Through Doubt
Love God and still wonder if it’s true? So did the disciples who saw Jesus risen. Paul Prather on the good doubt can do.
What a Dive Bar Taught a Pastor About Church
No one to call at 3 a.m.? Ian Simkins says the answer is a table and whoever shows up. Set for Rapt readers.
Darling One: You Were Loved Before You Were Good
Afraid to be known? What does God say when you look up? 'Come here,' for a start. Jennifer Camp wrote it down for Rapt.
Father, Into Your Hands: A Prayer for Whatever's Coming
What do you do when you’re helpless, ashamed or dying? Give yourself back to God, says George MacDonald. It’s the simplest thing there is.
Be Still, Even With a Calendar Like Yours
'Be still,' the psalm says. Too busy? Bobbie Schaeperkoetter sighed too, then found relief inside the command. She opens her book to Rapt readers.
God Already Set the Table. Will You Come?
You've sung God a welcome and wondered whether he'd come. He's the host. He called first. Adriel Sanchez hands these pages to Rapt readers.