I wish I was married. I wish I had kids. I wish I had a bigger house. If only my husband made more money. If only my kids were more obedient. What if I never get married? What if I lose my job? I wish I could afford an iPhone.
Think for a moment how many [...]

A boy grows up without a father and finds himself shiftless and devoid of meaning, manhood, and mission. Another young man, facing racial discrimination because of a mixed marriage, finds himself wrestling with emotional immaturity. Finding themselves in the same work environment, facing imminent danger and opposition, their shared struggle gives them a new sense [...]

written by: Deacon John Rogers
Do you remember your favorite cartoon, movie, or comic book as a kid? Mine was He-Man (You know the feminists have to hate that name…). However, I never understood his softer alter-ego, Prince…Adam? I think that was it. At any rate, little 5-yr. old John Rogers could not understand why He-Man [...]

written by: Daytona Strong
Take a moment to think of the memberships you’re part of. You might be a member of a public radio station or a gym, an industry association or a group related to a particular hobby. For me, I belong to a Christian writing association, was actively involved with the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of [...]

Even famous Actors age, fade, and apparently die alone. Pastor James Harleman of Mars Hill Church reflects on a friend’s recent interaction with the Hollywood scene and our response to be consumers or be concerned.

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written by: Deacon John Rogers
Dude. This topic can be really frustrating when leading people to pray. “Therapy by Prayer Request” occurs in mild forms when people start bonding over a prayer request. Typically, the requester puts forward a request that another person “just resonates with.” The typical response runs something like, “Omigod. I went through [...]

The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living – Socrates
These were wise words by the ancient philosopher, and filtered through a biblical worldview Christians are called to use their days resting and recreating with intentionality as they work their jobs as image-bearers of God. There is rest in God, and joy in God, but no express [...]

In a September issue of Seattle’s snarky paper The Stranger, one writer decided not to mince words on the reality of terminating a pregnancy. Pastor James Harleman of Mars Hill Church notes this extremely rare occurrence where, in terminology if not in heart, Christians and The Stranger are in agreement.

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written by: Pastor James Harleman
Let’s just confess: I like to dress up. As a drama geek in high school and an actor in college theater, it was inevitable. My wife and I even met in a production of Brigadoon, so wearing costumes – even a kilt – is not really that strange to us. [...]

Who would have thought that Nightline and the CW’s Supernatural would speak to idolatry the same week? Pastor James Harleman of Mars Hill Church notes the intriguing correlation between Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Nightline talk and Paris Hilton addressing the same subject with Sam and Dean Winchester.

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