Author: FaithOnMotion

I imagine if N. T. Wright had his way, we might never again use the word heaven. In Wright’s view, for churches and believers to more…

What does it feel like to be a Christian? For some, this will sound like precisely the wrong question to ask. But say all you want about “happy clappy”…

In my church tradition, we never share Communion without first “passing the peace.” This is a moment in the service when we celebrate God’s forgiveness by…

The Lenten season arrives before spring, just as old man winter begins his few remaining sweeps over the frigid landscape. Many of us enter this season…

What if there had only been two fish and one loaf of bread? Could Jesus still have fed the 5,000? These are the questions my dusty…

The Sundays of Lent have traditionally stood apart from other days of this season. While we spend the rest of the week fasting and pondering our…

While tackling a recent home repair project, I taught my son how to remove a screw. It’s counterintuitive. You’ve got to push in hard so you…

A childhood friend dies of cancer in his 40s, leaving behind a wife and three children. A minor shoots and kills an 18-year-old in a local…

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad” (Matt.…

Discover the profound impact of teaching children to know and love God, drawing from ancient scripture and personal experience. Explore creative methods like Bible journaling that…