Kobe Bryant’s death reminds us life is not fair
There are no easy explanations, but here are three things we should keep in mind as we reflect on Kobe’s passing:
Greg Laurie
Op-ed contributor
Greg Laurie is the pastor and founder of the Harvest churches in California and Hawaii and of Harvest Crusades. He is an evangelist, best-selling author and movie producer. His newest book Lennon, Dylan, Alice & Jesus
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' reminds us of the true story of good vs. evil
What I love about this new film, “The Rise of Skywalker,” is that it has a classic good vs. evil plot with some surprising spiritual overtones.
How to have hope through grief during Christmas
Eleven years ago we lost our oldest son, Christopher, in an automobile accident. He was 33 years old. The Christmas that followed was the saddest I had ever known.
My letter to Kanye West and to every new believer
It looks like you have become a follower of Jesus Christ. So, let me say to you, welcome to the family of God!
Scores of millennials becoming more religious, patriotic
While it may be true some young Americans are rejecting religion and patriotism, there is plenty of evidence to suggest the contrary.
The man in black: Johnny Cash’s complex relationship with God
After long, frenzied drug binges, when Johnny Cash finally crashed, just before he drifted off into unconsciousness, he sometimes heard a quiet voice say, “I am your God. I am still here."
Smartphones have taken over our lives
Our culture has a crisis going on. You may even be holding it in your pocket right now. For so many people—especially young people—these phones have literally taken over their lives.
The party is over: Thoughts on Freddie Mercury and the hit film, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
A whole new audience is discovering the music of famed rock band, Queen, and its remarkable front man, Freddie Mercury.
The void: Thoughts on the Oscar nominated film, 'A Star Is Born'
This is the fourth time “A Star is Born” has been made into a movie, starring big names such as Barbara Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. Perhaps the reason this story keeps making its way back is because there is just something so familiar about it. We’ve all seen it play out in real life so many times as well, haven’t we?
What DJ Avicii's legacy teaches us about the world vs. the Gospel
You might have heard of the “27 club” before. It is the age of a group of iconic musicians who all died, mostly due to drug or alcohol-related causes at the young age of 27.
