Radically Simple

Missionary Chris Julian isn't interested in citywide evangelism or mass conversions, and his volunteers won't have a typical missions experience. He simply wants them to make friends. When Julian first b...

A Lenten Reflection

I'm not trying to place blame, but I grew up in a non-denominational church that did not follow the liturgical calendar, so it was not until I reached adulthood that I learned to appreciate many of the traditio...

Why I Hate the Side Hug

I had just returned to Bible college overseas from my summer break in Arizona. I saw my good friend Karen. She was a very lively girl with red hair and an infectious smile. When she saw me, she ran and gave me ...

Soul Care: The Tragedy of Too Much

We live in a world of too much! Too much food. Too much information. Too much technology. Too much pain. Too much talking. Too much to do.In my work with pastors, I have seen the effects of the tragedy of too m...

One Beggar

Fadia Akhtar* is only 17 years old, but she is the primary breadwinner in her family. Akhtar is one of the thousands of youth in South Asia's slums who support their families by begging on the streets.While mos...

The River that Brings Hope

The wooden boat rocks gently as Wes and Sarah Evans* step onto the dock at the completion of their three-and-a-half hour journey down the river. They stretch their legs and glance at the mountain in front o...

Youth Culture Lesson: Health and Hunger

Weight of Star Stirs Hunger Games ControversyGet downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened:The Hunger Games proved to be a massive hit with fans and critics when it...