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1. Jesus Doesn't Ignore Sexual Abuse—He Confronts It

Catholic leaders will meet for four days this week at the Vatican for an unprecedented summit on sexual abuse. The meeting comes just days after Pope Francis took the surprising step of defrocking Cardinal ...

Created on 19 February 2019

2. How I Adjusted My Spoiled American Attitude

I spent the last two weeks ministering in Uganda, where I've made some of the best friends on the planet. But life is not easy here—at least not for a "Mazungu" (white person) who has become so accustomed ...

Created on 13 February 2019

3. Looking for Love? Don't Just Sit Around Waiting

I have several single friends who hate February. They don't send flowers or candy on Valentine's Day. They don't wait an hour for a restaurant table on Feb. 14 with all the other love-struck couples. This ...

Created on 05 February 2019

4. New York's New Abortion Law Is Cruel and Revolting

At the foot of the rebuilt World Trade Center in New York City, a somber 9/11 monument features the names of the 2,606 people who died in the terrorist attack. Besides those names, it also mentions 11 ...

Created on 30 January 2019

5. Why Did We Listen to R. Kelly, Anyway?

Singer and songwriter R. Kelly has been an American music sensation since the early 1990s. He's sold 30 million albums, and he's worth $150 million. But now, millions of his fans are suddenly purging his ...

Created on 16 January 2019

6. Let's Share Jesus With a Confused World

... wn, Jesus has given us a chance to show His love to people who don't know who they are. J. Lee Grady was editor of Charisma for 11 years and now serves as contributing editor. He directs The Mordecai Project ...

Created on 14 January 2019

7. A Venezuelan Pastor Pleads for Prayer

While people in the United States are arguing about immigration, health care and President Trump's wall, a once-prosperous nation 1,200 miles from Miami is imploding. It would be an understatement to call ...

Created on 08 January 2019

8. 10 Powerful Questions to Ask as You Start 2019

When a year ends, I always take time to evaluate what God did in my life. I celebrate the highlights by looking at photos, savoring memories and writing down the best moments. Then I mourn my losses. I ...

Created on 02 January 2019

9. Warning: Upcoming Turbulence in 2019

I despise airplane turbulence. Even though I enjoy high-speed roller coasters, there is something about hurling through stormy skies in a commercial jetliner at 37,000 feet that turns my knuckles white. ...

Created on 26 December 2018

10. Give Christmas More Meaning—With Music

I love Christmas music. I love it so much that I start listening to my playlist the last week of October—because 1) I'm not a fan of Halloween, and 2) I want to spread holiday cheer for as long as possible. ...

Created on 18 December 2018

11. Please Stop Demonizing Christmas

During a recent trip to El Salvador, a pastor and I were talking about how much we both love Christmas music. We shared some of the songs on our personal playlists, and then he told me that his wife is ...

Created on 12 December 2018

12. In Today's Culture, You Are What You 'Identify As'

Last month, a Dutch man, Emile Ratelband, asked a court in the Netherlands to permit him to change his legal age from 69 to 49. He said he "feels 49," and he said his doctor agrees that he looks young ...

Created on 04 December 2018

13. Don't Ignore This Key to Spiritual Awakening

This past Sunday night, a small miracle occurred in my hometown of LaGrange, Georgia. Christians from dozens of different denominations and ethnic backgrounds gathered at First Baptist Church—the biggest ...

Created on 27 November 2018

14. How a Trip to the Holy Land Changed My Life

I traveled to Israel more than 20 years ago. But this month, my wife and I took a 13-day trip there with a group of American friends. I'd already seen the typical tourist sites in Jerusalem, and honestly, ...

Created on 20 November 2018

15. How to React When the Church Fails You

During the 1980s I was part of a vibrant Christian ministry that focused on reaching university students. The people involved were passionate for Jesus, excited about evangelism and eager to send missionaries ...

Created on 13 November 2018

16. Jesus Is on His Throne—Even if Your Candidate Lost

When Americans head to work today, about half of them will be overjoyed that their political candidate for governor, senator or congressman won on Election Day. The other half will be disappointed, discouraged ...

Created on 06 November 2018

17. Is It Trump's Fault That We Are a Nation of Haters?

Last Saturday at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, a man armed with an assault rifle and three handguns interrupted the worship service shouting, "All Jews must die!" He then killed 11 people, ...

Created on 31 October 2018

18. Are You Called to Speak? Don't Run From Your Assignment

On a recent Sunday, I stood in a pulpit, looked out over a congregation of mostly strangers, cleared the lump in my throat and preached a message that the Lord had laid on my heart from the Bible. Thousands ...

Created on 23 October 2018

19. How America's Witches Are Stirring the Political Cauldron

A woman named Astrea writes a blog called "Starlight Witch." Describing herself as a "polytheistic pagan," she offers her followers detailed instructions about how to cast spells on President Donald Trump. ...

Created on 16 October 2018

20. Is There Healing After the Kavanaugh Crisis?

Since 2001, I've devoted my life to bringing the healing of Jesus to women—mostly in developing nations where domestic violence is the norm. I build shelters to protect women. I pay school fees for girls ...

Created on 10 October 2018