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Repeat the Sounding Joy

Songs that Sow Seeds

Twelve of the 18 most-recorded Christmas songs in America, eight of the top 10, and all of the top six fall on the “more Jesus” side of Time’s ledger.

Our Reputation Precedes Us

The tidal wave of sexual harassment accusations and disclosures gives us an opportunity to discuss something God cares about: that word reputation.

A Thanksgiving List

A Good Time to Count Our Blessings

When asked what they’re thankful for, 85 percent of Americans say their health and/or their family. So it’s no surprise that nearly 90 percent of us will be sharing Thanksgiving dinner with family.

Time to Speak Up for Free Speech

There’s nothing in the Constitution ensuring a right not to be offended. We are blessed and sometimes burdened by freedom of speech, but there’s no such thing as freedom from speech.

A Faith of Infinite Ideas & Innovation

We thrive — economically, culturally, and socially — when somebody creates something new, and something that makes life richer.

The Role of Faith in Foreign Policy

Christians Carry a Special Responsibility

Foreign policy is not off-limits to people of faith, and our faith should inform our views on foreign policy.

Repeat the Sounding Joy

Songs that Sow Seeds

Twelve of the 18 most-recorded Christmas songs in America, eight of the top 10, and all of the top six fall on the “more Jesus” side of Time’s ledger.

Faith and Freedom from Speech

Speaking the truth, but always in love

Words can heal or hurt, tear down or build up, inspire or provoke, which is why we must choose and use them wisely.

The Church in the Information Age

God’s People Have Always Used Technology

Instead of surrendering the new frontiers of technology to an unbelieving world, we should follow the example set in Scripture and use the technologies at our disposal for kingdom work — but wisely.

A Scrambled and Schizophrenic Time

God Sees Life at it Really Is

Whether it’s the horror of war in a faraway land or the horror of abortion here at home, our fallen humanness allows us, enables us, tempts us, and encourages us to keep those things that are out of sight, comfortably out of mind.

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