Beyond Body Doubles
Jesus will always choose to trade places with a sinner. In 2012, the financial news outlet Business Insider reported that extremely wealthy individuals have avoided prison terms by hiring body doubles.
Strength through Solitude
What gets our attention gets us. In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb, but few could imagine how it would drastically alter modern life
When Less Moves More
It is not how much faith you have but what you have your faith in that makes the difference.
Focus of Jesus
Focus on what matters most. In her book Attention Span, American Psychologist Gloria Mark highlights how, in 2004, people in the workplace spent about three minutes on a task before switching to another; by 2021, that time dropped to every 47 seconds.
One In Christ
We were made to live together. This year will mark the 70th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accepting the call to pastor Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
One Gave Thanks
You are a miracle. Considered one of the most influential scientists of all time, theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as if nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is a miracle.”
Finding Significance in Small Beginnings
When you treat the small things like they are big things, the big things become small things. In the book Win the Day, the author tells how the only way to cross the Niagara Gorge in the mid-eighteenth century was by boat.
The Power of Praise
You can experience great strength through song. In 2022, art director Vitali Alekseenok remembered scrambling amid conflict as the annual international classical music festival was scheduled in Ukraine's second-largest city.
The Light Still Shines
A shadow requires light. Have you ever noticed that shadows can still be seen even during the darkest nights?
Believing without Seeing
Faith is when one believes without seeing. The age-old phrase "seeing is believing" has been around for centuries, but its relevance during this resurrection weekend is particularly powerful.
Trusting in God: A Bird's-Eye View
Have you ever stopped to think about how birds do not worry about where their next meal is coming from? Unlike us, birds do not have to farm their land or store food reserves in barns.
Kintsugi: Transformed by the Potter's Touch
In 2020, world-famous Japanese artist Makoto Fujimura was invited by the School of Visual Art and Design to speak at Southern for Convocation.
Alone With God
By coming face-to-face with God, Jacob also came face-to-face with himself. It is no secret that loneliness can be difficult to deal with, yet so many people try their best to avoid it.
Every Remembrance of You
Although Paul was in prison, he never neglected the practice of praise. Research shows that people who frequently write down things they are grateful for reap many benefits, including increased physical health and happiness. Could it be that remembrance and thankfulness go hand in hand?
Why Gratitude is the Key to a Stronger Faith
When life seems to be falling apart, gratitude can strengthen our faith. It is not always easy to be grateful. Sometimes it can be one of the most challenging things to do, even for Christians, especially when things are going wrong and we do not understand why they are happening.
5 Easy Steps to Write a Book Review of a Christian Author
As a Christian, you know that reading the Bible and Christian literature is essential for your spiritual growth. But did you know that writing reviews of those same books can be just as beneficial? Learn how!
Put On The New
We often hold onto our old self when we forget that God has made us new. In the novel, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, author Robert Louis Stevenson explores the duality of human nature.
Lead Me to The Rock
Have you ever faced something that seemed insurmountable? On Wednesday, July 19, 1989, Mark Wellman began his ascent up the 3,000 vertical feet of El Capitan, a sheer rock granite in Yosemite National Park. A few rock climbers have successfully scaled El Capitan, but this time was different.
Love Divine
You cannot be near to God without being affected by His divine love. Born in 1707, Charles Wesley, wrote ten poetic lines each day for 50 years; no wonder he is called the greatest hymn writer of all time. Ten lines each day may not sound like much, but it quickly adds up.