Being online eliminates the filters of civil in-person society, and rude comments are often unleashed on anyone who chooses to differ from a posted opinion.

Recently a favorite devotional writer, Janet Denison, shared a quote from C.S. Lewis about the wisdom of timeless literature: “It is a...

The past few weeks, I’ve seen plenty of reminders about back-to-school, especially since my husband is a teacher. I’ve particularly...

This week’s “Reflections” is by Pastor Liz Wright. She serves as Connections Pastor at Central Assembly of God in Springfield, where she...

Books, obviously—I always have a stack on the side table and nightstand. But I had sometimes just allowed another great resource to pile up, too: Magazines! 

My cat, Dexter, frequently finds his way into my writing, and based on the number of people interacting with comments and photos on the...

Qené drew the book’s title from the many “fetters” that bound her heart to fear and lack of peace, compared to the peace she now enjoys from her relationship with God.

Sometimes it seems as though several sources combine in my personal journey to drive home a point. Maybe I’m slow to understand—or...

However, Yarbrough also presents convincing evidence of the book’s authenticity—after all, he’s a seminary president. That done, he then dives into the relevance of Jonah’s story for today’s Christian believer. 

With toybox space and shelf space at a premium in their home, I wanted to make sure what we selected was worthwhile, and the Creation Experience Museum bookstore did not disappoint!

Cindy writes a weekly devotional column for the Globe, plus feature stories and news articles.

Thank you to my friends who happen to be named Martha—three or four of you—for perspective over the years about having that name. In...

That hanging uncertainty leaves me wondering if Jonah missed out on a discipleship opportunity.

Heartbreaking reports from the Texas flooding, combined with world news, local reports of accidents, and a friend’s health taking a final...

Not long after we moved to our current home, I planted two boxwood shrubs by our back deck. Confession: I do not care for tightly...

It seems we’re surrounded these days by quick, easily accessible sources of information, as close as our smartphones. While it’s great to...

It’s always amazing to reflect on the continued relevance of the Bible to current events and to my life. While returning home after...

He ran from God? Really? As a prophet in Israel, Jonah was likely familiar with the ongoing story from Creation to Abraham to God’s active intervention in Israel’s history with both obedient and disobedient kings.

The saying “Good things often come in small packages” can certainly be true for books! At a recent Concerned Women for America...

My husband and I were privileged to tour Orchard House, the home in Concord, Massachusetts, where Louisa May Alcott lived with her family, which inspired the setting and characters for “Little Women.”