https://www.christianity.com/newsletters/features/rss/ Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:38:56 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/bloom-where-god-plants-you.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/bloom-where-god-plants-you.html Hope Bolinger https://www.christianity.com/author/hope-bolinger/ Does "bloom where God plants you" appear in the Bible, or is it a church phrase we need to rethink? Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:30:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/the-seven-non-negotiables-for-life-11544247.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/the-seven-non-negotiables-for-life-11544247.html Dennis Rainey Each principle is centered on the Lord, bringing the glory to Him alone, and the fulfillment of each is essential to the healthy Christian life. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:14:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/rescue-your-prayer-life-11672828.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/rescue-your-prayer-life-11672828.html Brian G. Hedges https://www.christianity.com/author/brian-g-hedges/ Among the disciplines of Christian living, prayer tops the list as most challenging. Read how the doctrine of the Trinity can rescue your prayer life. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:11:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/watch-our-interview-with-hipster-christianity-author-brett-mccracken-11638411.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/watch-our-interview-with-hipster-christianity-author-brett-mccracken-11638411.html Alex Crain Brett McCracken, author of Hipster Christianity, discusses the tension between pursuing what is "cool" and following the radically selfless call of being a Christian. He warns that churches should not enlist young hipsters to join their cause solely because they think Jesus is a rebel or revolutionary, but rather because they need God's grace. Fri, 12 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/pray-healthy-praying-church.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/pray-healthy-praying-church.html Anna Oelerich https://www.christianity.com/author/anna-oelerich/ We all want a healthy church, but how do we get one? Here is what we can begin praying for right now, to find a healthy church or provide new health to the church we are attending. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/3-keys-to-having-peace-today.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/3-keys-to-having-peace-today.html G. Connor Salter https://www.christianity.com/author/connor-salter/ What does it mean to have peace? The answer may be much simpler than you think. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/what-should-we-pray-for-11577743.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/what-should-we-pray-for-11577743.html John Piper This article from Desiring God presents a collection of prayers that Christians can use as a model for their own prayer lives. The prayers are organized around various themes, including: * Prayer for spiritual growth and maturity * Prayer for the church and its leaders * Prayer for the persecuted and suffering saints * Prayer for the spread of the gospel * Prayer for the protection of believers from evil * Prayer for forgiveness and cleansing The article highlights the importance of praying according to God's will, as revealed in Scripture. It encourages readers to pray with confidence, knowing that their prayers are heard by a loving and sovereign God. Some notable quotes from the article include: * "We have not ceased to pray for you that you may know what is the Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/do-you-really-want-god-s-will-or-your-own.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/do-you-really-want-god-s-will-or-your-own.html Eric C. Redmond https://www.christianity.com/author/eric-c-redmond/ Christians often say, “Well, I’ve prayed, and I have peace about it.” Here are three ways to avoid confusion between our own desired outcomes and the will of God. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/does-my-job-really-matter.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/does-my-job-really-matter.html Marc Cortez https://www.christianity.com/author/marc-cortez/ It’s pretty easy to understand what the gospel has to do with Sunday. But what about the rest of the week? Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:55:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/a-christian-perspective-on-horror-in-movies-and-culture-11640305.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-life/a-christian-perspective-on-horror-in-movies-and-culture-11640305.html Grant Horner Why is there a massive industry dedicated to the production of fear for pleasure? Scary movies, haunted houses on Halloween, and horror novels combine to make a multibillion dollar economic powerhouse. How should Christians engage in and process this phenomenon? Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:40:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:38:56-04:00