grace
Juneteenth isn’t about the past. It’s about our future.
By David Anderson — June 16, 2023
(RNS) — We can’t just remember the evils of our past.
Oh Baby, Baby: Amy Grant’s biggest hit turns 30
By Bob Smietana — July 22, 2021
(RNS) — Amy Grant’s ‘Heart in Motion’ sold more than 5 million copies and made her a household name. Thirty years later, the record has been rereleased.
After Ravi Zacharias report, Christians examine how to avoid ‘betrayal blindness’
By Bob Smietana — March 3, 2021
(RNS) — Why does it take so long for religious groups to admit the truth about their leaders?
Healing and unity? Not yet
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 19, 2021
(RNS) — There is such a thing as ‘cheap grace.’ This is precisely not the time for it.
Winter inside the Church and the hope of Christmas
By Boz Tchividjian — December 19, 2017
(RNS) — My 20 years of confronting and addressing sexual abuse within churches and other faith organizations has convinced me that abuse within the church will only end when professing Christians stop distorting Jesus for the purposes of excusing abusive behavior and silencing the abused.
Heaven and near-death experiences: Separating fact from fiction
By Jonathan Merritt — January 1, 2016
Books and films on heaven and near-death experiences came under scrutiny in 2015. Theologian Scot McKnight says that the topic has become muddled with myths and extra-biblical notions.
Give Anne Lamott (and the rest of us) a little grace on transgender issues
By Jonathan Merritt — June 12, 2015
Bestselling author Anne Lamott incited public outrage by making offensive comments about Caitlyn Jenner. Jonathan Merritt asks, "Can we not offer each other a little grace in such a moment?"
Billy Graham’s grandson warns against New Year’s resolutions
By Jonathan Merritt — January 1, 2015
Never shying away from controversy, Tullian Tchividjian is picking another fight--this time, with New Years resolutions. He says the practice of setting them can be spiritually damaging.
How (not) to respond to grieving friends: An interview with Sara Hagerty
By Jonathan Merritt — December 12, 2014
The popular author shares valuable lessons she learned from years of wrestling with marital difficulties, financial pressure, and a brutal battle with infertility.
Anne Lamott offers sneak peek into forthcoming book
By Jonathan Merritt — October 22, 2014
The contents of the bestselling author's next book have been kept under wraps, but she says half of it is about forgiveness and some of it may make "fundamentalists apoplectic."
Why I accept Mark Driscoll’s apology…and you should too
By Jonathan Merritt — August 4, 2014
Pastor Mark Driscoll says he's sorry for inappropriate comments made under a pseudonym in 2000. Here's why Christians should accept his apology.
How Christians have misunderstood grace
By Jonathan Merritt — July 17, 2014
"New York Times" bestselling author Preston Sprinkle says bad things are not God's judgment on people and grace is "not just a New Testament thing."
Pastor: Christians should drop ‘us vs. them’ mentality
By Jonathan Merritt — May 12, 2014
70% of James Emery White's church's growth comes from previously unchurched people. He shares why other churches aren't convincing or capturing non-believers.
Christian consultant Nancy Ortberg reveals her leadership secrets
By Jonathan Merritt — January 13, 2014
The former Willow Creek Community Church pastor shares the leadership lessons she's learned.
Billy Graham’s grandson takes Christians to task: An interview with Tullian Tchividjian
By Jonathan Merritt — October 2, 2013
Billy Graham's grandson says Christians need to get "drunk on grace."
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