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Hundreds of Christians Dead in Nigeria as Violence Continues
Last Monday, terrorist group Boko Haram attacked the town of Michika in the Nigerian state of Adamawa. This attack is only one of many recent ones from Boko Haram and militant Fulani herdsmen across Nigerian states, including Kaduna, and Christians are often the targets.
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12 More “Reflections” From Church Spies
“One person came out of her way to greet me in the sanctuary.” In this case, the spy was already seated in the worship center—but the church had greeters stationed there to greet anyone they didn’t know.
The 7 Deadly Sins of Guest Preaching
Stay away from these deadly sins and have your next guest preaching opportunity go better than you ever imagined!
What to Wear to Church on Sunday: Does It Really Matter?
What should Christians wear to Sunday service, particularly in the morning, which is traditionally more formal? Is this question even worth talking about? I'd like to offer a few thoughts on this topic here.
The Worst Sort of Pride for a Christian
Don’t be deceived, “spiritual pride is the worst sort of pride.”
Podcasts
Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson: Pastors Are People, Too
Justin and Scott discuss the need for pastors to embrace their humanity and they believe spiritual disciplines can help them do that.
Drew Dyck: How to Do Your Future Self a Favor
Drew Dyck read 62 books and conducted 14 interviews to write a book on self-control. Drew talks to us about the science and spirituality behind self-control and how its practice will lead you toward freedom.
Matt Brown: Speaking Truth Louder Is Not Working
"In the noise of culture, we can’t just speak truth louder," Matt Brown says. In our conversation, Matt addresses the crisis of influence the church is currently experiencing in the world.
Hannah Anderson: What Discernment Is (and Is Not)
“What we have to understand is that discernment is not a weapon we use against each other," Hannah Anderson says.
Shane Pruitt: When a Minister’s Family Struggles
"I always say my primary ministry is my family. Everything else I do is from the overflow of that," Shane Pruitt says. When his own family experienced difficulties, Shane learned some things about ministering to others during times of hardship.
Erwin McManus: Your Theology Won’t Save You From Lack of Peace
“We have to accept the fact that peace isn’t magic, and you can love Jesus and still be struggling profoundly with inner peace," Erwin McManus says.
David Fitch: How to Be a Church on Mission
“Instead of an institution, people come to, [the church should be] a way of life cultivated in a place,” David Fitch says. Listen to our conversation with David as he discusses what it looks like when a church is "on mission."
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Can a Christian Drink Alcohol?
Can a Christian drink alcohol? I have yet to hear from anyone who drinks how alcohol enhances anything or blesses anyone.
