Voices
The ‘Dangerous’ Calling of Evangelical Ecumenism
Evangelical ecumenism is ultimately about learning to find agreement where suspicion or hostility once existed.
The Exchange
Three Scenes: The Open Secret in Christian Adoption Circles and Why It Matters to the Church
In the last two decades, I’ve met countless people who, even though they don’t feel personally called to be adoptive parents, are nevertheless excited about adoption.
Voices
God’s Mission Has a Church: My Interview With Tabletalk Magazine
God's mission has a church. My friends at Tabletalk asked me to do an interview a few years back. Here is our conversation.
The Exchange
Abounding Love: My Life with Chronic Illness
I can recall hearing the words “chronic illness” being spoken from a stage twice in my lifetime. Once was during a worship service during my orientation to Wheaton College in 2016. The other was also at Wheaton College, this time from my own lips as I shared about my illness in chapel the following year.
The Exchange
Doors and Broken Handles: Discerning Where God Wants Us to Go
We have all experienced open and closed doors in our Christian life. But how do we know when a door is really shut? How hard should we pull?
Voices
Ed Stetzer: Why Westboro Called Me A ‘Lying Whore False Prophet’
When discussing how churches can best handle disruptive situations, I find it helpful to reflect on a leadership experience I had a few years back with Westboro "Baptist Church."
The Exchange
7 Surprising Ways To Prepare Yourself To Share the Gospel
What does it mean to be prepared to share the gospel? Here are seven ways to prepare yourself to be a person that God can use to share his good news—and to whom others will actually listen.
The Exchange
How To Talk With a High School Senior Who Is Reconsidering Fall Plans
If your high school senior is feeling anxious about next year, he or she is certainly not alone. There are a few important ways to engage seniors who are in the throes of the “what’s next” decision.
