Responding to Ongoing Trials
The Struggle is Real Today is one of my “dark days.” Pain has been relentless for a couple of days, restricting my life and ministry. …
Is It Right for You To Be Angry?
Our frustration and anger toward opposition can easily cause us to become preoccupied with political solutions and distract us from gospel solutions.
Gold in the Laundry: Finding Value in the Mundane
Bathe the children. Cook three square meals. Weed the garden. Repair the fence. Beat back the vines of the encroaching jungle. Unclog the outhouse. Patch …
Learning Contentment
“I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content” – Phil.4:11 If you could use one word to describe people today, what would it …
Gospel-Motivated Schoolwork?
Christians should parent their children in a gospel-centered manner, even when it comes to schoolwork.
Avoiding Spiritual Mushrooms: 3 Keys to Healthy Growth
“God does not want us to be spiritual mushrooms,” wrote J. O. Fraser in 1918 from the Yunnan province of China.[1] Fraser spoke from experience—in …
In the Beginning, There Was No Buddha
In our increasingly “spiritual but not religious” society, we are seeing a growing interest in things like karma, mindfulness, and zen. These ideas and practices come directly from Buddhism. In this article, veteran missionary Forrest McPhail explains how we can engage those who embrace Buddhist beliefs with the truths of the gospel.
A Dangerous Trend
With the rise of the internet, there’s been a trend that, if continued, will sap the spiritual vibrancy of God’s people.
Interview: Corona-Shock
Hello friends! We are excited to let you know that we’ve created a YouTube station for Rooted Thinking. In this inaugural YouTube interview, Micah Colbert …
The Upside of an Interrupted Life
How God can use our response to pandemic disruptions