An Encounter With Jesus

I grew up in a Christian home. My parents were active in church, and they gave me every … read more

The Egyptian Plate

My father, Victor Duerksen, turns 101 years old this September. Overall, he’s in good … read more

The world doesn’t need the Bible Answerman as much as it needs the good Samaritan. Yes … read more

August 29, 2019 | Church | Seth Pierce

The art of thoughtful dialogue is fast becoming a lost commodity among us. Considering … read more

August 28, 2019 | Youth | John Freedman

I’ve seen it on social media and heard it via concerned phone calls — a growing urgency … read more

Jose was a nasty man. Anybody in town would tell you that. No one wanted to be near him … read more

Nobody should ever die alone. Yet it happens all the time. A veteran policeman in town … read more

July 04, 2019 | Church | Seth Pierce

So many people have shared with me the phrase, “It’s not about the destination, it’s … read more

Spiritual checklists have gotten a bad reputation — and for good reason. Our standing … read more

Why do women’s ministries flourish while men’s ministries often flounder? As I write … read more