Articles for Outreach & Missions

We Remember Dr. King’s Message but Have We Missed His Point?

Nearly every schoolchild can tell you Dr. King “had a dream,” but perhaps only one in ten can articulate that dream.

If You Are Not Chasing Jesus, Then You Are Chasing Death

There are many things in this world that constantly pull and beg for our attention, our heart, our worship and our souls.

I Prayed the Wrong Way for Years—I Learned This Secret and Everything Changed

If I’m being honest, prayer is one of the places where I struggle the most in my walk with God.

The Dumbing Down of Christianity

Are we creating ignorant Christians by dumbing down Christianity? I would go so far as to say there is a fear of knowledge in evangelical Christianity. But normally in relationships, the more we love someone, the more we want to know about that person.

Familiarity Blindness in your Church: 7 Ways to Cure It

Familiarity blindness afflicts many church ministries. We get accustomed to doing things a certain way, become so familiar with our surroundings, or slip into a ministry rut that we become oblivious to their staleness or their need for change.

Why Christians Should Stop Saying ‘Prayer Works’ (and 2 Other Things)

Most people who say "prayer works" really mean God did what they wanted him to do, as though God were a vending machine. We need to stop using this phrase...as well as a couple others.

The One Resolution You Should Make This Year

It’s at about this time every year that millions of people around the world start thinking about next year and make New Year’s Resolutions.

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.