What’s the Point of Giving Gifts? An Anthropologist’s Perspective
A university researcher got curious about the culturally ubiquitous practice of giving things away. Why would people simply hand over something precious or valuable when they could use it themselves?
The Five Best Books by Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse
Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian writer Jon Fosse, one of Europe’s best, quit Norway’s official Lutheran Church as a teen but returned to faith while struggling with alcoholism.
Bible App in 2023: We Searched for Hope
Bobby Gruenewald may know more than anyone about how we read the Bible. He runs the YouVersion Bible app—downloaded more than 700 million times globally.
Compassion: Generosity With Assumptions
We should give everybody the benefit of the doubt until all the facts are in. And then, when the facts are in, even if the facts are damning, we should offer some benefit of the doubt anyhow.
The Blessing of Right Now: Where Wonder Lives
Memory and imagination are necessary but not sufficient. with too much of either, I can become numb to wonder—the wonder of a present moment.
Fix America’s Woes? Know your neighbors
Seth Kaplan, researcher at Johns Hopkins who studies fragile states around the world, argues that rebuilding social capital—including faith congregations—can address social problems.
I Believe The Bible Today More Than Ever
Having our faith deconstructed—or even blown to smithereens—can be the best thing for us. Until you’re forced to release your past assumptions, it’s really hard to learn anything better.
‘No Small Endeavor’ host Lee Camp searches for the good life on the radio
Lee. C. Camp hosts “No Small Endeavor,” a radio program, podcast and live show that explores what it means to live a good life. He features long-form interviews with musicians, best-selling authors, scientists, artists and thinkers.
'Jesus' Film Producers Will Release an Animated Version in 2025
The original “Jesus” film was released in 1979 by the evangelical Christian organization now known as Cru. It has been translated into more languages than any other movie, according to the Guinness World Book of Records. Jesus Film Project is now producing an animated “Jesus” film that is set to release around Christmas 2025.
We Should Choose Often To Change Our Minds
“Repent,” translated from the original Greek into English, means “change your mind.” This ancient concept tells us that progress comes from being willing to rethink and reconsider.
‘The Prince Of Egypt: The Musical’ Is A Triumph Of Faith And Art
‘The Prince of Egypt’ is a rousing triumph of both faith and stagecraft. It is one of the most satisfying viewing experiences I’ve had all year and is a stunning reminder of what can be accomplished when faith and art are put together well.
How Advent Prepares Us To ‘Stand’ Heaven
Most Christians know what Advent signifies: A time of penitence and preparation. And they know how it signifies these two: four Advent wreath candles. But why do we observe Advent? Dallas Willard had a “why” you might find surprising.
What Suffering Prepares: A Third Way To Meaning
Our sufferings are always preparation for callings—which are, at the highest level, to join Jesus in his work of healing, restoring, and redeeming this world.
When You Or Someone You Love Is Suffering
Pastor Prather takes a look at the book of Job, which he considers the best guidebook he knows for dealing with suffering and loss. As he says, it is an ancient work with timeless applications.
Martin Scorsese’s Faith Shines In New Movie
It’s deeply fitting and gratifying that Scorsese’s career-long struggle with God would lead to possibly his best and most Christian film to date: Killers of the Flower Moon
How We Do Things: The Second Secret of Meaning
What makes work meaningful? When we love and serve by the power of the Spirit and for God’s eternal purpose of restoring and redeeming the entire world through love and kindness.
‘After Death’ Steps Up The Religion Documentary Game
Angel Studios is having quite a year. It released the season three finale of “The Chosen” and its first original theatrical films with “His Only Son” and “Sound of Freedom.” Now, the studio is staking its claim in the documentary space with “After Death.”
The Conversation We Should Have Had: Where Meaning Starts
We're built to love. We're created by God to love the precious family, friends, and acquaintances he's put in our lives. And if we're not doing well this thing we're created to do, we violate our nature.
Forty in a Living Room: What Worship Does
I've struggled with worship. For much of my life, it was the part of any church service when my mind was most apt to wander. But then, finally, some friends taught me how to worship.
Five Things That Faith-Based Films Get Right
Faith-based films like “I Can Only Imagine,” “Jesus Revolution,” and “Sound of Freedom” compete at the box office with mainstream movies. Movie critic Joseph Holmes explores why.