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The Tree We Don’t Often Focus on at Christmastime

The miracle of the cross was made possible by the miracle of the incarnation.

Abandoning the Idea of Truth in the Name of Love

Truth is not something we create. It’s something that we discover. This is why people who dismiss dealing with whether something is true and say things like, “All that matters is that you are sincere,” miss a very important point: You can be sincerely wrong.

10 Leadership Lessons From Mary (the Mother of Jesus)

Have you ever considered this Christmas passage from Luke as a guide to leadership lessons from Mary, the mother of Jesus? Read through the account of the angel's visit to Mary—see if you can't discover something about how God calls us to leadership.

10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over God’s People

The prayers of Paul for God's people are a fascinating study. It's interesting to observe the requests Paul makes because he is very focused on people's hearts and minds being conformed to Christ.

9 Ways God Speaks Through Christmas Events

The Christmas narratives are not merely traditional words; they are divinely inspired for our benefit. The Christmas story provides a tutorial on how God speaks to his people.

If I Were Preaching a Christmas Sermon Series: Ideas to Inspire Your Church This Season

Here are some helpful resources as you seek to build out your Christmas sermon series.

Yes, Church Leaders Are Facing Challenges. But Here’s How We Keep Going.

Here are three challenges church leaders are facing today, and a few suggestions on how we might overcome them, together. 

Jesus: The Destroyer of All Darkness

Jesus came into this dark and fallen world as the new creation, to bring about a re-creation of all those for whom He died. He is "the Destroyer of the darkness."