All Churches Should Require Background Checks
As a former police officer and PCA elder, I believe this basic step can protect congregations from predators.
2020 Brought Trials for This Patient and Doctor. But Faith and Love Still Grew.
New research defines spiritual fortitude: a quality that can help us face this year’s trauma.
How the Forest Inspired Me to Stay in Church
Church failures uproot congregations. But we’re reminded by ecology that strength is found in community connection.
When Our Ultrasound Revealed a Birth Defect, My Doctor Offered an Abortion
We’ve never regretted saying no, but his words still haunt me.
When Restoration Hurts
Christian counselors grapple with how to encourage reconciliation while protecting victims.
How the Brain Keeps Faith in a Good God Amid a Weary World
Both C. S. Lewis and Job held onto their faith when their worlds imploded. Now psychologists suggest clues to understanding how the mind endures in suffering.
Time Doesn’t Heal Sexual Assault If Victims Are Silenced
How churches can help victims decades after assault.
Sex Offenders Groom Churches Too
How predatory behavior goes undetected in congregations.
Jesus Befriended Prostitutes. So This Victorian-Era Woman Did Too.
Josephine Butler’s faith prompted her to challenge the status quo of her day.
Can Pain Cultivate Empathy in Us?
Research suggests yes, and even the unlikely can grow. But our suffering Savior is the best model.