My next-door neighbor and I are both moms in our 30s with kids close in age. I’ve tried to form a friendship with her, but she is not interested even in casually chatting. I am disappointed. What should I do?

One of my friends reflected: at the end of our lives, what relationship will we have with our kids and others?

I found that when students spoke about Christianity with people of other belief systems, they often reduced their faith to actions.

Our society’s growing understanding of the significance of community seems to resonate with Scripture and God’s desire for God’s world.

I want this article to focus on the positive, since focusing on the positive can improve a person’s perspective.

For many years, I’ve tried to fit into other congregations, looking to serve as well as be served. I have cerebral palsy, which affects my movement and speech.

We must first remember that what is done with the bodies of Christians doesn’t decide their everlasting destiny.

It’s important to us to share worthy letters with our general readership on the Reply All page.

Every conspiracy, if it is going to gain a hearing and spread, will always appeal to our passions and prejudices, even when we know better.

Doesn’t God grant us faith by grace? Why do we need to “form” faith?

A place of beauty and wonder. Stark contrasts and high drama. Secrets and mystery.

Anger over issues is always present in our churches. That doesn’t make it right; in fact, it is wrong.

Sharing information is more efficient than ever, but sadly the church is again fragmenting at a whole new level.

If you take a quick stroll outside, it won’t be long before you come across a seed that will grow into something great.

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You are brave, and your spirit endures.

For me, Christian spirituality is holistic because the biblical truth and worldview is holistic.

It’s the only way these days to visit this landmark of Christianity. Pay money to go to church.

As a boomer (born between 1946 and 1964), perhaps I’m a lost cause when it comes to changing my bad habits online, but what about our kids and grandkids? Is there anything we can do?

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I was hesitant to write this blog because I was afraid it might come across as bragging.

We’ve all had to deal with more grief, loss, and change than usual over the past 18 months, and that includes the children in our families, churches, and communities.

We are unable to take a breath spiritually, much less reach out for a life preserver. That’s the key to understanding the doctrine of total depravity.