The Empirical Power of Spiritual Experience
Amid the seemingly inexplicable events and doctrines of Christianity, the power of personal encounters with the divine emerges as a key to authentic belief. Sharing these experiences bridges generations.
Tag: Faith
How Reimagining Social Justice Could Ease the Culture War
Given such a strong divergence in views over social justice, how could we not fall into the larger culture wars? Because God expects something better from us. A parting aspiration for a peacemaking pathway forward.
Shaping Souls: The Power and Purpose of Fidelity to God
Rediscover the profound significance of fidelity to God. This analysis illuminates its role in our lives, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern realities.
Conviction is No Sin
The sin of certainty? It’s become popular to argue that a passionate conviction about God can be dangerous. But this overlooks the deep humility we can cultivate in a vibrant faith.
Kaleidoscope of Knowledge: The Mosaic of Faith and Reason
Alma provides a striking counterpoint to passive and popular notions of faith—pointing to a faith that grows, moves, and changes us.
Beyond Post-Orthodoxy: Developing a Holy Skepticism
Skepticism is great. Truth is better still.
Seeing Isn’t Believing: An Evidence-Based Approach to Faith
In our discussions of faith and knowledge, we tend to accept popular American conventions that position faith as a placeholder for knowing.
A Match Made in Heaven: Uniting Christianity and Marital Sexuality
Pop culture shows the married sex lives of religious people as dull and boring, if existent at all. But the research paints a dramatically different picture.
A New Heart I Will Give You
It’s easy to get fixated on our own actions—or failure to act—in a life of discipleship. The teachings of ancient prophet Ezekial show a God more than ready to act on our behalf—and eager to help us know exactly that.
Good Questions as a Pathway to Peace
So many other things seem to be failing to break through the mounting cultural warfare. Maybe it’s time to get back to basics and rediscover the power of finding the right question?
Will My Kids Keep the Faith? Parents’ Hopes and Children’s Choices
Despite strong hopes otherwise, many religious parents are seeing their children choosing a different path—a freedom that is as painful as it is Godly.
Saying Goodbye to Faith-Toxic Influencers
Difficult days are ahead. So make sure to weigh carefully who you are choosing to trust to guide your heart, mind and family.
