In his book, Francis Chan challenges the American Church to refocus on what God has called His people to be…
Saturate by Jeff Vanderstelt
The idea of Saturate is to inspire God’s people to be more than an institutionalized religion driven by events. What…
Grieving as an immigrant – through Good Grief by Nancy Moelk
It is tough to be a second-generation immigrant in France and now an immigrant in the US. When I was…
Good & Angry – David Powlison
I have been angry lately. Really angry. Angrier than I have ever thought I could have been. I am angry…
My tears and pain I lift up as an offering – Andrew Brunson
Andrew Brunson gave his Testimony at CIU on Oct 3rd (link posted at the end). He was a missionary in…
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes – by E. Randolph Richards and Brandon J. O’Brien
Have you ever wondered if you really understood the Bible for what it says rather than reading yourselves into the…
Rethinking the Church and its Professionalization
The modernization of our Western society has led churches to become more professional. Indeed, many churches now have a vision…
Disappointed with God – Philip Yancey
“Where is God?” is the question many Christians and unbelievers ask when evil occurs. Where is God when a child…
The Jesus I never knew – Philip Yancey
The first time I read the four Gospels as a “grown-up,” I was shocked by Jesus’ attitude and words. I…
Practicing Affirmation – Sam Crabtree
For some reason, affirming is not an obvious practice. Some of us even doubt its usefulness. We may not practice…
