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When Church Stops Feeling Like Home: Finding Belonging in Midlife Faith

For many women in midlife, church has long been...

They Said His “Southern Accent” Made Him Sound “Unintelligent”–So He Apologizes with a Southern Flare

Chad Prather responds to haters with a smile and some sarcastic love--y'all are fixin' to love it!

This Is What I Wish You Would Say When Your Child Points at My Daughter

As we enter the playground area, your child immediately points to mine, calling loudly “Mom, look at HER!”

Joel Herbert

Joel is a writer, artist, and pastor from central New York. He and his wife Dani have toured and led worship all over the country, most notably with Acquire the Fire youth conferences, and are passionate about communicating the gospel in any medium open to them, be that speaking, writing, performing, recording, or otherwise. They have three preschool-age kids, Piper, Aiden, and Noah, and are on the pastoral team at Northside Church in Liverpool, NY. You can find their music at www.theworldinlights.com.

Nope, “Modest Is Hottest” Is Not Actually in the Bible—Anywhere

"No one really knows what 'immodest' means. I’m dead serious."