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Miles McPherson: Football, Fruit, and Faith

Miles McPherson - February 16, 2012

"As a pastor, I’ve noticed a trend amongst Christians: there are football Christians and basketball Christians."

Study: The Most Religious Have the Highest Wellbeing

Toni Ridgaway - February 16, 2012

Gallup studies also show that very religious Americans lead healthier lives and report less depression than the less-religious.

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NYC Churches Hoping for Injunction to Allow Them Back in School Buildings

Toni Ridgaway - February 16, 2012

A new injunction may allow churches in New York to use public school facilities for worship services on weekends, even after a ban went into effect last week.

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7 Encouragements to Leaders Who Lead with a Limp

Ron Edmondson - February 14, 2012

The best leaders have a limp of some nature. It actually qualifies them to go on with God. Here's how.

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Conquering Nerves: 3 Ways I Overcome My Fear of Preaching

Greg Stier - February 14, 2012

Greg Stier: Over the last three decades of preaching, here’s how I've learned to conquer my nerves instead of letting them paralyze me.

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Whitney Houston's Home Church Mourns Her Death

Toni Ridgaway - February 14, 2012

New Hope Baptist Church in Newark is mourning the death of one of their own, the megastar Whitney Houston.

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Ed Young: Not Satisfying Your Spouse in Bed Is a Sin

Toni Ridgaway - February 14, 2012

The pastor of Fellowship Church and author of "Sexperiment" says a satisfying sex life for married couples is biblical.

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Why Your Podcast is Not Your Pastor

Trevin Wax - February 13, 2012

There’s no doubt that certain pastors have attained a kind of “celebrity.”

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Rick Warren: "I'd Rather Go to Jail Than Violate God's Commands"

Toni Ridgaway - February 13, 2012

Rick Warren condemned via Twitter the provision of Obama's health care bill that requires coverage of contraception of all types.

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NYC Churches Locked Out of Public Schools

Toni Ridgaway - February 13, 2012

As of this past Sunday, churches in New York City are no longer permitted to use public school facilities for their worship services, but a bill before the State Assembly may change all that.

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Why Studying the Bible Won't Change Your Life

Trevin Wax - February 12, 2012

It's possible to get so wrapped up in searching the Scriptures that we miss what God is trying to teach us.

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Why Quick-Fixes Will Never Help Your Church

Mike Breen - February 12, 2012

Mike Breen: "We’re not accustomed to the amount of time and energy it takes to make even one disciple."

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3 Simple Tips to Increase Giving (Almost) Overnight

Don Linscott - February 9, 2012

The churches that are hurting most in today's unusual economy are sometimes the ones that have failed to talk about giving.

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10 Ways to Lead Under Pressure

Thom Rainer - February 9, 2012

Thom Rainer: "The issue is not whether leaders will find themselves under pressure; the issue is how leaders will handle pressure."

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"OMG" Sign on Church Sparks Discussion

Toni Ridgaway - February 9, 2012

A church in Australia has sparked a public frenzy over placing a sign on their church reading "OMG."

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5 Subtle Ways Satan Sneaks into the Pulpit

R. Larry Moyer - February 8, 2012

Let Satan know in no uncertain terms that his tactics won't work with you.

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3 Things Young Leaders Need to Say

Jonathan Pearson - February 8, 2012

Tell them you appreciate their time, patience, willingness, and support.

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Tim Keller Criticizes NY Ban on Worship in Public Schools

Toni Ridgaway - February 8, 2012

New York City pastor Tim Keller is speaking out against the ban on church use of public school facilities.

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Casual Churches Aim to Bring More to Christ

Toni Ridgaway - February 8, 2012

USA Today focused on several very casual churches this week, some meeting in gyms and schools, some in warehouses and strip malls, most featuring casual clothing and one featuring a tattoo parlor.

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How a Church Greeting Saved One Man's Life

Brady Boyd - February 7, 2012

Brady Boyd shares a powerful story about how God used a simple greeting time to thwart a man's suicide attempt.

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