For Calvin College philosophy professor James K.A. Smith, the key question for Christians to consider comes from the New Testament book of John when Jesus, writes Smith, wheels around on two would-be disciples and asks them: “What do you want?”

Since she can remember, Adiza Ujo has been bothered by the heaps of trash she sees in her hometown of Abuja, Nigeria.

Dorothy Kaunda was already struggling as a farmer in rural Zambia when she took in her nine orphaned grandchildren.

“I’m wary of anyone who suggests that a constant state of doubt is a legitimate way to live.”

Vitorio was addicted to drugs and alcohol for 25 years. Knowing his path was not heading in a healthy direction, he searched for a way to stop his destructive habits.

Kyle Brooks, pastor and planter of Oakland Startup Church in Oakland, Calif., has set out to meet 200 new people.

Truthfully, there were times during synod when our words and actions suggested we are the church divided. “Us” and “them” language popped up often.

Bruce Feiler is an author and a regular columnist for The New York Times. But his family was falling apart.

“Weekly, I am studying the Scriptures, praying, and having conversations about spiritual life. But sometimes I feel like I am doing these things mostly for others.