Among the extant epistles of Paul there is none more genial in its attitude and more revealing of the author than the epistle to the Philippians. Like an excerpt from an intimate diary, this short ...

This verse has become a favorite quotable among preachers, quarterbacks, and other Christians. But it is largely misunderstood. On July 27, 2009, the cover of “Sports Illustrated” featured an ...

When my friends and I sang at church camp, we sang sincerely, often teary-eyed, seated on the ground with the cross illumined by candlelight in front of us. In those emotional moments, I imagined ...

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