Ordinary Life

Simeon's Nunc Dimittis: Expectantly Waiting to See the Christ

Here, in the last of the four-part series, “The First Songs of Christmas,”—in Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis—we’re reminded that we, like Simeon, eagerly await the day when we see the Christ. Read the Article.

What Child Is This? Jesus the Messiah, Son of David, Son of Abraham

Each of Christ's names reveals an element of His mission, a sliver of God's redemptive plan, and one more reason to be grateful that Christ came. Read the Article.

The Angels' Gloria: God's Good News, Given to the Lowly

In part three of a four-part series "The Songs of Christmas" we look at the angels’ Gloria and we see lessons not only in the song’s content, but also in its audience. Read the Article.

Zechariah's Benedictus: The Prominence of John, and the Majesty of Christ

In The Incarnation in the Gospels (P&R Publishing, October 2008) coauthor Philip G. Ryken describes the first “nativity hymns” on record. Here, we look into Zechariah’s Benedictus, and the lessons this song teaches. Read the Article.

Mary's Magnificat: Beautiful and Theologically Profound, Our Conversation with Dr. Phil Ryken

In this four-part series, “The First Songs of Christmas,” byFaith speaks with Ryken about the insights we can glean from the very first Christian hymns. Read the Article.

Schaeffer Fellows Connect Career, Community, and Calling

In the fall 2009, John Trevor had a problem. As he completed his bachelor’s degree in architecture at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., he didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life. Read the Article.

He Heals All Your Diseases

Even in the midst of our suffering, believe it or not, the Lord is in control. Read the Article.

Financial Ruin: The Byproduct of an Idol Economy

"This is the revenge of secularism, the result of a nation that has lost the Christian work ethic.” – Chuck Colson Read the Article.

Your Jesus is too Small

The universe is crazy-large. It follows then that its creator must also be crazy-large. And crazy-powerful. And—fortunately for us—crazy-loving and full of grace! Read the Article.

Our Concept of Jesus Needs to Grow: byFaith's Conversation with Harry Kraus

In his new book Domesticated Jesus, Kraus looks at what he describes as an “atrocity that we commit every day.” We asked him what’s in store for his readers. Read the Article.