Articles in this Issue
Preaching When Parched: our interview with the late, great Gardner C. Taylor
The preaching icon’s reflections on desolate spirituality, “aridity,” and the hope of home.
The Truth Shall Make You Odd
Toolkit: Resources
The (Digitally) Connected Church
Maximize your ministry through social media
Stale Sermon Illustrations?
These pop culture references belong in the dustbin.
Back to School
As Christian colleges and seminaries multiply your options for pursuing further education, now might be the time to start or finish that degree.
New Rules Rock the Cradle
Make sure your congregation’s cribs are up to code.
Even the Darkness
The loss of a friend sparked an extended time of dryness.
Wide-Eyed with Wonder
No one wants a preacher who’s a know-it-all, or just going through the motions. The antidote is something to marvel about.
God Wins
Toolkit: Resources
The Fire Within Mama Maggie
The quiet strength of an activist mystic
Putting Jesus Back in the Gospel
Review of Scot McKnight’s ‘The King Jesus Gospel’
Spiritual or Psychological
Dark nights often have many dimensions
Build a Better Facebook?
How churches can benefit from Google+
Growing in the Dark
When God seems absent, silence isn’t the final word.
Where I Find Refreshment
How six ministers replenish their energy and refresh their spirits.
Faith that Sticks
Intergenerational connections and parental involvement give kids a faith that lasts beyond high school.
The Isolation Generation
Excessive Internet use, online gaming, and porn are rewiring the male brain
A History of Darkness
The struggles of these spiritual giants yielded unexpected blessings.
Cut and Sharpen
One of God’s underused gifts is time to sharpen.
The Power of Preaching Teams
Toolkit: Preaching
When the Light Goes Out
Not all desolation is a “dark night of the soul”
When God Seems Far Away
Spiritual thermometers and prayer in the darkness
