Men usually thrive on success, on forward motion, on big decisions. But nothing cripples that forward motion like the fear of failure. After a series of blockbuster films portraying Captain America, actor Chris Evans revealed he almost declined the star-spangled cowl for a reason no one would associate with the First Avenger—fear. In a May 25 interview with the “Awards Chatter” podcast, Evans reminisced about his early days as an actor, his first successes, and…
Remember VeggieTales? If you were around in the 1990s and were much into Christian pop culture, you do. Their Bible lessons on VHS tapes were ubiquitous in the homes of Christians with kids. And their lessons and songs—well, what can I say? They stick with you. Silly songs with Larry (“oh, where is my hairbrush?”). Rack, Shack, and Benny–because Bible names are too hard to pronounce. And that moment when Jonah gets tossed overboard and…
First Bill Hybels. Then Frank Page. While it is not uncommon these days for new names to be added to the roll-call of leaders who are either accused of moral misconduct or have admitted to it, this week the evangelical Christian community was rattled when two respected leaders were swept into the company of the accused. March 22 Christianity Today published the story that Bill Hybels, founding pastor of the innovative megachurch Willow Creek Community…
You’ve been through it, I know. Sometimes, dreams fail. Even completely capsize. Nikki Walsh and her boyfriend, Tanner Broadwell, decided nearly a year ago that they were tired of the humdrum of everyday Colorado life. Already in their twenties, they felt life was slipping by. They were tired of getting up and going to work and then doing it again, only to service debt and to see nearly every dollar dumped into living expenses. So…