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“I Looked Over to His Side of the Bed. He Wasn’t There. I Knew He Wouldn’t Be There, But for the First Time, It...

"I looked back to the bed. Still empty. And then it happened. I fell to my knees, and then to my back. It came from up from my gut. I could almost physically feel it moving to the top of my abdomen, to my chest, into my neck and then my head. I cannot describe the pain."

Mom Dies Giving Birth & Dad Lays Baby on Her Chest—10 Minutes Later, He Hears the Scream…

"You are so unbelievably excited that your child is born…and in the next moment you believe you’ll have to say farewell to your wife forever. It was like being numbed."

To the Christians Who Are Done With Church

"The church is far from perfect. Life is complex. There are growing options. And the post-modern mind distrusts most things organized or institutional. But as trendy as the idea of writing off the church may be, it’s a mistake."

Brian Orme

Brian is a writer and editor from Ohio. He works with creative and innovative people to discover the top stories, resources and trends to equip and inspire the Church.

Three Kids Travel Home for Their Father’s Funeral, but They Walk Into a Heart-Pounding Discovery

Don't want to go home for Christmas? This heartrending ad could change your mind.

3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t Leave the Church

What is it that sets apart the kids who stay in the church? This does--and it's a must read.

She Asked a Simple Question, but Apollos Hester Gave Her Something She NEVER Expected

Apollos Hester's post-game interview is pretty much like going to church.

Take 2 Minutes and Experience Autism Through Carly’s Eyes—It’s Breathtaking

This is breathtaking. See inside the mind of someone with autism, and you’ll never look at people with this condition the same way again.

Father Son Bible Study Overshadows This Dad’s Parenting Mistakes

I don’t do a lot of things right in this parenting game, but I’m hoping this one little commitment overshadows a lot of parenting mistakes and miscues I'll find out about when our kids are grown.

Happy Birthday Son. 17 Things I Want My Son To Know On His 17th Birthday

"Never take anything for granted. Be grateful and tell your loved ones you love them -- every chance you get."

5 World Truths Our Kids Need to Hear Today

This world is not the end and I want my kids to know that life is temporary. Eternity is forever.

10 Christian Stereotypes the World Believes

The way the world sees Christian stereotypes is perpetuated by pop culture, old traditions and even social media. If I mention Ned Flanders, you know what I mean.