There is so much craving and desire for fatherhood in our society. We all long for that relationship with a father. And yet, many people either don’t have that relationship or they don’t have a father at all. Louie Giglio, an amazing pastor and author, has dedicated much of his ministry to the youth, many of whom continue to long for that fatherly relationship.

Discipleship remains my greatest passion to date. Everything I’ve done in my career has been driven by discipleship. Whether it’s through ministering in my dorm room or IF:Gatherings, discipleship is at the core of everything I do.

Chloe here! This is deeply personal to me, and I can’t wait for you to feel, for just a few moments, like you are standing in a village about 30 minutes outside of Gulu, Uganda with me, seeing what I see and hearing what I hear.

I grew up in a home with people who love God. My mom and dad taught me about Jesus. My dad was even an elder at a local church. I followed Jesus all those years. However, it wasn’t until I watched a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus at a summer camp that I got saved. I gave my life to Jesus that night.

Gloria Umanah, an Atlanta-based spoken word artist, is bringing back this much-needed hope one phone booth at a time. She is the founding executive director of The Ex-Nihilo Collective and the visionary behind Hope Booth. Through Hope Booth, Gloria and her team seek to make mental healthcare accessible to people of all backgrounds.

Jesus describes the enemy as the father of lies, and I have watched person after person believe these lies. The hardest part is believing these lies to be truth and dwelling on them. This leaves our minds discouraged, distracted, and exhausted.

Whoever coined the proverb “the pen is mightier than the sword” must’ve had someone link Philip Yancey in mind. We have respected and admired this man’s work for decades.

Prayer is arguably the most important component of our relationship with God. And yet, it’s one of the hardest aspects of Christianity to cultivate. At times, it can be hard to even find the words. I prayed in a journal for a lot of my life.

Bethany Hamilton’s story is one of survival and triumph against all odds. This professional surfer, writer, and mom is living proof that you can, indeed, do it all. Bethany survived a shark attack at the tender age of 13, and she has since used her story of courage and resilience to inspire others.

One of the world’s most forgotten truths is that we have power over our thoughts. This power applies to the lurking thoughts that bring us anxiety as well. Now, anxiety can be addressed in both our thought lives and emotional lives.

Parenting is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. And yet, it’s equally challenging, mostly because a lot of our parenting decisions are only validated when our kids are grown. And so, we spend their formative years constantly doubting ourselves and questioning every decision we make. Never has this been more evident than with my son, Connor.

This summer marks the end of an era for many highschoolers and other young people. Many people are preparing for their first time or their return to college. For most, college can be exciting and nerve-wracking in equal measure.