January 30, 2017 – Robert J. Tamasy  A while back, my wife and I visited a restaurant and later filled out a survey about our experience there. In completing the questionnaire, we were automatically entered in a contest with a monetary reward. To our surprise, we were notified we had won and weeks later received … Read more

January 23, 2017 – Jim Mathis   I had an unusual dream recently. In the dream, I was walking down a country road and it was beginning to get muddy. The farther I walked, the muddier it became. Before long the mud was over my shoes, then up to my knees. After a while I was … Read more

January 18, 2017 – Eric Metaxas   You can learn a lot from fairy tales. But first you have to know whether you’re living in one. In Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” all the king’s subjects go along with the consensus view that their monarch has a beautiful new set of royal garments. … Read more

January 16, 2017 – Robert J. Tamasy   Remember how excited you were the day you got your current job? Maybe it represented the realization of a dream. Or the end of a lengthy job search after being out of work. Or finally receiving an anticipated promotion. Or it offered the opportunity to pursue your passion, … Read more

January 12, 2017 – John Stonestreet  How far can Christianity be reduced before it’s no longer Christianity? We need to be able to answer that question with a firm answer. One of C. S. Lewis’ most famous arguments is his so-called “trilemma,” laid out in “Mere Christianity.” Because of the things Jesus said and did, … Read more

January 9, 2017 – Ken Korkow   Everywhere we look, we see drama, tension, fear, and a new crisis seemingly every minute. Forced to live and work in this oppressive environment, we can either become overwhelmed with anxiety, or take proactive steps to minimize external influences on us. I have chosen the latter. Here is what … Read more

(Shared by Wouter Droppers, President of CBMC Europe/Europartners)  November 24-28 Together with David Martin and Henk Vennis we visited Kiev to get connected to young professionals, the former CBMC group and to give a seminar about work, business, economy and finances from a biblical perspective. It was a great trip. We connected to Mission in … Read more

January 2, 2017 – Rick Boxx   One of the most underestimated tools for any successful business enterprise is the foundation of values upon which it has been built. If a company’s goal is simply to make high profits, to close a lot of sales, or even to deliver huge quantities of products or services, it … Read more

December 30, 2016 – John Stonestreet   Can Christians agree to disagree on our culture’s most controversial topics? Well, when it comes to certain issues, the answer is no. For years, a steady drumbeat of Christian pastors, musicians, and authors have announced they’ve “evolved” on the issue of homosexuality. Authors like Matthew Vines and more recently, … Read more

December 26, 2016 – Robert J. Tamasy   The Christmas celebrations are over, New Year’s Eve is next on the schedule, and then we are fully locked into the new year. In anticipation of moving into a new calendar year, many of us are also engaged in the annual practice of making resolutions or setting goals. … Read more

December 19, 2016 – Robert J. Tamasy   You have probably heard the question repeated more times than you can count: “What is the true meaning of Christmas?” It might have as many answers as there are people. What the observance of Christmas looks like varies according to nation, culture, and household, but typically it is … Read more

December 16, 2016 – Eric Metaxas  One of the best summations of God’s promises to Israel and mankind is as close as your nearest hymnal. I want you to imagine yourself in a monastery in the eighth century. It is December 17th and you’ve gathered with your brothers for Vespers, the sunset prayer service. As … Read more