Blessings: An Interview With Laura Story Posted: Aug 17, 2011 by Matt Conner Most people probably believe Laura Story is blessed based on her status as a recording artist with INO Records who’s been nominated for seven Dove Awards, including three straight Female Vocalist of the Year nods. Thus, a new album titled Blessings makes sense given her ministry in the spotlight. Those people, however, would be wrong.  Read the full article…

What is Jesus Really Like? : Uncovering the Stereotypes of Who Jesus Is Posted: Aug 09, 2011 by Jason Chatraw When I was in high school, I went to a concert for a contemporary Christian artist. It was there that I first saw a "WWJD" bracelet. "What would Jesus do?" some teenager responded when I asked him what the initials represented. At the time, I thought it was cool (though not so cool that I was a sucker to fork over $5 for a 10 cent piece of circular plastic). The concept was gripping to me. I could just look down at my bracelet and ask that all-important question—and then do exactly what Jesus would do. If only following Jesus were that simple.  Read the full article…

Can We Seek Justice and Evangelism? Posted: May 06, 2011 by Some evangelicals talk as though personal evangelism and public justice are contradictory concerns, or, at least, that one is part of the mission of the church and the other isn't. I think otherwise, and I think the issue is one of the most important facing the church these days.  Read the full article…