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by Matt Tuckey · The YMCA isn't a church, but it sure know something about bringing people together. Read more »

Vibes | Published on November 7, 2011

by Valerie Weaver-Zercher · Thrift and frugality weren’t always as cool as they seem to be today. Remember the ‘90s? So what is our response to the sudden interest in economy, and how does our view of minimalism compare to society’s? Read more »

Vibes | Published on August 4, 2011

NeedToBreathe: The Outsiders

by Greg Mashinter · NeedToBreathe's third album, The Outsiders is innovative and catchy without being hollow, and captures the essence of a new alternative rock sound fused with old-time folk. Read more »

Vibes | Published on April 13, 2011

Like or Dislike

by Beth Claassen Thrush · Over the past four years, Beth Claassen Thrush and her family have been living in Nicaragua, where access to new technologies is limited. Now, as they return to life in the U.S., Beth shares about their experiences in grappling with the banes and boons of the tech-boom. Read more »

Vibes | Published on April 12, 2011

Boomers transform church (again)

by Michelle Brenneman · As North American demographics undergo a dramatic shift, the Church has a unique opportunity to re-imagine its relationship with aging. Read more »

Feature | Published on January 5, 2011 | 1 comments

Sara Groves—Fireflies and Songs

by Michelle Foster · Fireflies and Songs is not necessarily a Christian album; it is more about life, and it genuinely captures the way that faith can intersect with many experiences, including marriage, relationships, and common struggles. Read more »

Vibes | Published on December 29, 2010

The life and times of Christian hipsters

by Jeff Miller · “Cool.” The word has had little to do with Christianity. That is, until now. And for author Brett McCracken, this brings up a whole lot of questions—questions that he explores in his new book Hipster Christianity: When church and cool collide. Read more »

Vibes | Published on December 29, 2010 | 1 comments

Moderation & variation

Add these meals to your culinary repertoire. Read more »

Vibes | Published on October 19, 2010

A second look at the second helping

by Lawrence Olson · For far too long, we’ve avoided the topic of weight. But in our denial, we have neglected to remember that leading a sanctified life means pursuing health—mental, spiritual, and physical. And if this shift in priorities should start anywhere, it should be in the community of faith. Read more »

Vibes | Published on September 1, 2010

Bringing God into the game

by Ruth Rosentrater · For many in North America, the relationship between the sports and religion has grown so strong that they are virtually indistinguishable, and the world of sport has become a religion itself. Read more »

Vibes | Published on March 1, 2010