Three Unchanging Truths for a Post-Truth World
In a morally confused, philosophically complex, theologically vacuous culture, we now get to see how much we’ve always needed the supernaturality and truths of Christianity.
How to Grow in Intimacy With God
The truth we need to remember is that Almighty God, who made Heaven and Earth, wants to be in relationship with us and wants us to know Him the way He knows us.
6 Reasons to Sit in a Different Seat at Church This Weekend
When sitting in church, most of us have a habit of going to the same place every Sunday. But here are some reasons why you and I should sit in a different place at church this weekend.
The Gospel According to Essential Oils
We have traded the Holy Spirit for bottles of plant juice. We have added to the gospel through smells and scents, and promised those we lead that joy is found in something you apply to your skin and not something that happens to your heart.
5 Ways to Fight Sin
Trying to tame sin rather than killing it is as silly as people making pets out of predatory animals. Check out these 5 ways to fight sin.
Gallup Research: What Keeps People Coming Back to Church Week After Week Isn’t the...
According to the findings of a Gallup study, the people in our congregations are coming back week after week because of the sermons, and there are a couple key things they are looking for in those sermons.
13 Evidences of the Transforming Power of the Gospel
I’ve been thinking about people I’ve known over the years who were dramatically changed by the power of the gospel—and I want you to know some of their stories.
3 Huge Downsides to a Busy Church
Just as a busy person or family struggles to invest in important relationships, a busy church keeps God’s people from important relationships with the broader community.
3 Not-So-Obvious Reasons Church Visitors DON’T Return to Your Church
Maybe it's not the music or the preaching that that's the reason visitors don't return to your church.
Why God Made Us in His Image
I contend that God is, in His Trinitarian self, an orderly community of selfless love. And we are made in His image for this purpose: to create, sustain and extend orderly communities of selfless love across the globe.
When the One Who Led You to Christ Walks Away
There are so many questions that can swirl up when people face this difficulty, so I’d like to give you five reminders for when the one who led you to Christ walks away.
5 Ways to Sweeten Your Morning Times with God
Give your morning devotions these five major upgrades, and you will likely see a big difference in the grace you see flowing into your life during those quiet hours.
Lysa TerKeurst: Please Don’t Give Me One of Those Christian Answers
Yes, there is a place for solid "Christian answers" from well-intentioned friends. But then there’s also a place to weep with a hurting friend from the depths of your soul.
Where Are the Men in Missions?
So why are there so few single men in missions, or in the missions pipeline? The most common answers are: pornography, student debt, and bad dating choices. Pornography is chewing at the root of the church, so it is no surprise that the effects are being felt in the Great Commission effort as well.
4 Super Effective Ways to Motivate Spiritually Apathetic Teenagers
If you've been in youth ministry for any amount of time, you've encountered spiritually apathetic teenagers. Between the rolling eyes and heavy sighs it's easy to get discouraged when it comes to inspiring young people to know, live, share and own their faith.
What to Do When Other Christians Hurt You — 8 Responses
When Christians hurt you, your spiritual maturity will be revealed. With that in mind, here are eight things I’ve learned about being offended by others that may help you.
God’s Desire for One-Percenters
If you make or will one day make $30k or more, you are a one-percenter. Just as being tall presents some challenges, being wealthy presents challenges too. Yet many would love to be in the position of a one-percenter.
4 Temptations Single People Deal With
There are four major temptations for single Christians when it comes to pursuing a potential spouse. Life is not easy for single people, but it gets even harder if you're married to the wrong person. Single Christians, beware of these pitfalls.
7 Things Christians Should Give Up to Reach Unchurched People
The challenge is that unchurched people aren’t exactly flocking to most churches, and many Christians seem stumped as to why that is.
What Does Baptism Do?
What does baptism do? When we look for God's answer to this question, we also get a clear sense of the why behind baptism.
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The Fight for National Bible Week (and Christmas Trees)
Legislators in Wisconsin are trying to revive National Bible Week, which debuted in 1941 just as the United States entered World War II.
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Mark DeYmaz: Tithing Is Not Enough If Churches Want to Survive
Are you struggling with church funding? Mark DeYmaz says, “In this day and age, the church, like most families, is going to require multiple streams of income for funding going forward.” But what does that mean?
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