The Top 25 Popular Podcasts for Kids
Podcasts are a great communication tool to share ideas, insights and teachings. Podcasts for kids are growing in popularity and there are now many podcasts that are geared for children.
Living Wisely to Spite Satan
One of the devil’s go-to gambits is keeping us stupid but God wants us living wisely to spite Satan. What’s especially insidious about this ploy, however, is that the kind of stupid the devil wants for us doesn’t really have anything to do with intellect.
The Real Cultural Core Issue: Disconnection
This post about disconnection was originally posted to my Facebook profile the day after the deadly mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio...Two mass shootings in twenty four hours. We’re severely broken.
16 Charles Spurgeon Quotes That Will Stir Your Zeal for Prayer
Charles Spurgeon believed his ministry benefited from the prayers of his people more than anything else. These 20 Charles Spurgeon quotes will encourage and inspire you to greater prayer.
59 Things NOT to Say to a Preacher
There are a lot of things you can say to a preacher, but here are 59 things NOT to say to a preacher.
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
Even some leaders are confused about what it means to be born again. If you are still unsure whether you have been born again and have a spiritual birthday, you may use the “R’s” checklist.
Top 50 Quotes From Global Leadership Summit 2019
“If you’re not dead, you’re not done!” Craig Groeschel said from the Global Leadership Summit 2019 stage.
Separating Myth From Truth in the Generations
Jason Dorsey of the Center for Generational Kinetics says the Millennial generation is splitting into two groups: mega-llennials and me-llennials.
White Nationalist Terrorism and the Gospel
"White nationalist terrorism is a manifestation of an ancient evil that we as Christians, of all people, ought to recognize immediately."
Why I Hate the Proverbs 31 Woman
Have we made the Proverbs 31 woman into a trophy wife of impossible standards? Now, as a wife and mother, I feel that the Proverbs 31 woman is wielded as a weapon against me more than ever.
5 Meaningful Ways to Surprise Kids This Week
In our family, some of the things that we’ve found that our kids enjoy is when we do things spontaneously that are out of the ordinary. Here are a few ideas to consider trying this week to surprise your kids.
Spiritual Depression: The Dark Night of the Soul
The dark night of the soul. This phenomenon describes a malady that the greatest of Christians have suffered from time to time. It was the malady that provoked David to soak his pillow with tears.
The Only Thing We Truly Have a Right to Boast About
Paul experienced some of those things, but he told the Galatians that he would never again boast about anything besides the gospel—a message that declared that Paul was such a miserable wreck that the Son of God had to endure a bloody death just to keep him out of hell.
How Does Discipleship Work When Everyone’s So Busy?
With so much going on, in and around us, it’s a wonder we find time to even be with our families, let alone make time to make disciples! How does discipleship work when everyone is so busy?
What I Wish I Had Known Before Marriage
Over the course of the last 17 years, I’ve come to realize there’s a whole lot I wished I’d known before I got married. This post could be a full book, but to keep it brief, here some of the most important things I’ve learned along the way.
21 of the Best Mere Christianity Quotes from C.S. Lewis
Here are 21 of the best quotes from C.S. Lewis in his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis' masterpiece on the Christian life. Plus download Mere Christianity for free.
A Quick Guide to Leading Yourself Spiritually
One of my greatest obstacles has been learning how to best lead myself and to do so with greater spiritual intensity. Here are three quick takeaways that could challenge you for leading yourself spiritually.
7 Life Changing Prayers for the Church
It’s an incredibly powerful movement when an entire congregation reads the same devotional and then prays the same prayers for the church, together in agreement, asking for God’s favor and a breakthrough for life change.
The Posture of Prayer: A Look at How Jews Pray
In Judaism, a prescribed prayer exists for literally everything—even a praise of thanksgiving for success in the bathroom. Jewish prayer accompanies life’s daily activities and defines the faithful’s relationship with God. Let's take a deeper look at how Jews pray.
Why Is Christian Dating So Weird?
Here's some Christian dating advice: don't make dating weirder than it already is. Really, all dating is awkward...but some Christians take it to the next level.
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Mark Sayers: An Anxious, Post-Christian Culture Is Longing for Hope
Mark Sayers says, “What’s happening is the secular story itself is actually beginning to have its moment of doubt.” Mark is the senior leader of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, and this week on our podcast he shares how living in our current culture gives us a unique opportunity to offer people hope.
