The first three chapters of Genesis lay out a biblical foundation for ideal living. But how should these passages be interpreted in light of events that question the roles and power of women?

Jake Raabe gives some insight into how to talk with one another when politics comes up at Thanksgiving.

Christians and their leaders who choose the path of comfort diverge down a path that leads away from the great people of the Christian faith many claim to emulate.

I have spent my professional life trying to live by facts and to support those facts with additional knowledge. My personal life also has been formed on the basis of what seemed sensible and logical. However, God spoke the illogical to me this week.

Ali Corona shares her thoughts about the redemption of suffering in the lives of beautiful souls.

Christians believe everything we think and do ultimately should be centered on Jesus. Doesn’t it follow then that if Jesus never talked about something, we should assume either he was OK with it, or at least he didn’t care too much about it? Voices columnist Joshua Sharp takes a closer look at this perspective.

In April 1994, I embarked on a journey to the United States. I left behind my wife, my two children, my large extended family and the town where I was born. I still remember every single mile I traveled through Mexico and the United States while undocumented.

A Rwandan woman, miraculously saved, shares forgiveness and the Lord’s Supper with those unlike her.

The season of scary things is upon us. People are decorating their yards with frightening symbols and coming to ring our doorbells and deliver spooky messages.

Ross Shelton wonders what happened to one of his forgotten predecessors and comes up with wise counsel for himself and other pastors.

When I think about my soul, what comes to mind are songs like “It Is Well with My Soul” and verses like 3 John 2: “Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]” (Amplified Bible).

What you say to your family, friends and acquaintances online and in your everyday life matters. Your words can tear down or build up, give life or destroy, point others to Jesus where grace and truth meet or lead others away from Jesus.