Undercover Mentor: Redeeming the Everyday
Nelson Knode was supposed to be teaching me trumpet. He did that, and he did it well. But Nelson did so much more than teach …
Review of Devotedly, The Personal Letters and Love Story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot
I’ve always had great admiration for Elisabeth Elliot. To this day, I’m drawn to her writings, her faith, her no-nonsense approach to life. I was …
Peoples and Languages, Not Political Boundaries
More than ever before we need to see cross-cultural missions as advancing the Gospel among peoples and language groups, not merely reaching those within certain …
Is there a Pattern to the Bible’s Miracles?
Even a brief read through the Bible reveals many miracles. It’s easy to walk away with the impression that the storyline of Scripture is just …
Whatever Happened to Godliness?
Frequently, I hear Christians talk about being more faithful, loving, or active in their church. But I can’t remember the last time I heard someone say, “ I want to be more godly.”
When Your Identity Becomes a Liability: 4 Responses to Unjust Suffering
Being an American in Burma was safe. Until it wasn’t. Being a Christian in Rome was not a problem. Until it was. How do you …
When the Wicked Prosper: A Biblical Perspective
What should we do when the wicked prosper? Like most of you, I’m deeply concerned with a lot that’s taking place in our country. Godless …
Brainerd’s Five Keys to Happiness
What is the key to happiness? Given his famously morose disposition, you might think David Brainerd[1] to be an odd person to answer this question. …
The Top 20 Most-Read Posts of 2020
So what has God taught us in 2020? Here at Rooted Thinking, God has provided new writers, more readers, and fresh encouragement in the face …
2020—What a Beautiful Time to Be Alive
For the sake of those living on the North Pole or the International Space Station and who had their internet disconnected for the last 9 …