Qualities of a Good Friendship
The joy and messy beauty of genuine connections between people—from shared purposes to meaningful conversations and navigating conflicts with grace.
What is Repentance?
Contained within Martin Luther’s sermon entitled “The Sermon Christ Preached to His Disciples,” written by him in the first half of the 16th century and included in his work, ‘Church Postil,’ is a particularly excellent discussion of the question, What is Repentance?
Are You Living Your God-Given Dreams?
Our role model for living the Christian life shouldn’t be found on the stage or screen. Our ultimate role model is found in the pages of the Bible—Jesus.
What is Listening Prayer?
In Scripture, God spoke to Elijah by his “still small voice.” By telling this story, God seems to be revealing a preferred way of communicating with us, too—today.
The Spiritual Discipline of Study
“What we are talking about is the study that permeates life. It is what A. W. Tozer would call 'Following hard after God.” Though, for many, study may be a discipline of habit, the study we speak of is more a discipline of heart.”
‘How Great Thou Art’ Gets New Ending
The well-known and beloved-by-many words of “How Great Thou Art” have had a long and varied trajectory from Swedish poem to German hymn to a tradition at Billy Graham crusades. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the hymn’s popular English translation, Grammy-winning Christian singer-songwriter Matt Redman has teamed up with 15 other artists and released a new version, continuing the hymn’s transatlantic trek that has led it to be featured in countless hymnals and recorded on hundreds of albums.
‘The Chosen’ Wraps Up One Of Its Best Seasons
‘The Chosen’ is a ground-breaking series. From its unprecedented crowdfunding campaign to its innovative theaters-first strategy the last two seasons, the series about Jesus and His disciples manages to be both creative and faithful. Focusing on the rising danger from Jesus’s enemies and His upcoming death, the fourth season, in particular, has been one of the strongest.
Wilderness to New Life: A Guide to Lent for Everyone
“During Lent we inevitably experience the lengthening of days, the increase of warmth and light,” Walter Hesford writes. “We might,” he encourages us, “think of ways we want to grow along with the new green life spreading before us.”
What Religious Freedom Can Look Like During Lent
Lent, a period of spiritual reflection and preparation leading up to Easter, holds a rich history intertwined with religious freedom. This season, observed by Christians worldwide, invites believers to mimic Jesus's 40-day fast in the wilderness, a time often interpreted as a practice of making space.
Inside The Gospel According To ‘Fargo’
The ‘Fargo’ series deserves applause for dealing with difficult social and theological topics and for the ways it gets them right. But its agonizing repetitiveness and its social and theological missteps need to be noted as well so that we make sure we can actually solve the problems it is so eager to critique. Season five explores the Christian ideas of forgiveness, but what it misses about those ideas is as important as what it understands.
‘The Chosen’ Season 4 Part 2: A Darker Jesus Shines
The middle of the new season of “The Chosen” isn’t as strong as its opener — but its darker tone and greater focus still make it largely better than the show’s previous seasons. Overall, the series is one of the strongest pieces of faith-based content being produced these days.
The Pour Over: A Christian Perspective On The News
The Pour Over—a faith-based, thrice-weekly email newsletter—identifies top news stories from the mainstream press and offers a biblical perspective.
‘The Chosen’s’ Shocking Season 4 Premiere A Gutsy Winner
A short film by a failed Christian filmmaker has become the largest crowdfunded project of all time. In the process, it has emerged as a phenomenon in Christian circles before gaining mainstream attention and acclaim from filmmakers such as Paul Schraeder. “The Chosen” opens its fourth season in a way that may anger some fans, but it is easily the strongest premiere the show has had since its first.
Jon Batiste, Jelly Roll And The 2024 Grammys
Two notable but very different musical artists, both of whom are open about their Christian faith, are nominated for top awards at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, which will take place Sunday, Feb. 4, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
New Panthers Head coach on infidelity, pornography, binge drinking
Dave Canales is ready to begin his journey as head coach of the Carolina Panthers, 16 months after co-authoring a book with his wife, Lizzy, about working through his sexual infidelity, addiction to pornography and binge drinking—and finding their way back to a healthy, Christian-based marriage.
Rapt Is Our Obsession. Why Should It Be Yours?
From tech to art to books to habits, Rapt is an award-winning online magazine for busy but thirsty people of faith who want to explore widely, live deeply, and encounter God. We curate an essential selection of ideas and resources to brighten the next stretch of your spiritual journey.
Memory vs. Imagination vs. Wonder
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.
Bonus: A Third Way to Find 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.