Janie is a senior writer who contributes commentary to WORLD and oversees WORLD’s annual Children’s Books of the Year awards. She also writes novels for young adults and authored the Wordsmith creative writing curriculum. Janie resides in rural Missouri.
Surveys point to renewed interest in Jesus among young people, but many are skipping church. WORLD commentator Janie B. Cheaney says a revival that excludes the Church isn't a true revival at all.
WORLD Commentator Janie B. Cheaney on a foster-care system that waits on adult rehabilitation while children form attachments, lose stability, and need protection before childhood runs out.
Left brain, right brain, and collapsing domains
Air conditioning reshaped modern civilization. Janie B. Cheaney argues its blessings and burdens alike point to the need for more human ingenuity under God's providence.
As confidence in America reaches new lows, patriotism need not disappear with it. Disappointment may simply be the natural companion of hope in a nation built on high ideals. Commentary from Janie B. Cheaney.
Rising restaurant bills are only part of the story. WORLD commentator Janie B. Cheaney argues many young adults inherited academic credentials but not the household wisdom that sustains daily life.
BOOKS | A collection of new and old prayers for America
Caring for orphans remains a cornerstone of the church’s calling
CHILDREN’S BOOKS | Three classic books for middle graders about the birth of our nation
