Reluctant enthusiast
When this middle-aged mom of four teenage girls wants to stay in bed just a few minutes longer, I unlock the screen to my...
Grappling generations
Parents—and grandparents—are concerned about technology’s impact on children and teens. CL associate editor Janae Rempel talked via Zoom with three members of one extended...
Who is my neighbor?
My son Matt gave me a Christmas present last year purporting to trace the origins of my personal DNA. Based on family stories, I...
A refugee’s journey
Over the past few months, we have borne witness to a heartbreaking refugee crisis in Ukraine. We’ve seen families forced to make life or...
What does the Bible say about hospitality
Hospitality is central to who God is and the gospel’s message. The story of creation calls us to view and to treat one another—and...
Practical tips for welcoming newcomers
Story after story in the Bible demonstrates that hospitality is central to the character of God and that God expects us to follow his...
Understanding common U.S. immigration terms
It’s important to remember that a person’s legal status does not define who they are in Christ or their inherent worth as a child...
Reflections from a video gamer
My teammates and I leap from the jet. As we descend it becomes clear—the train yard is going to be busy, and we aren’t...