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A Simple Habit to Set the Tone for Your Day

Mark Altrogge - May 12, 2014

What’s the first thing you think about when you wake up? Do you have thoughts like: Oh great, another miserable cold day.These kids are driving...

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For Sharing a Christian Message, TV Still Matters a Lot

Phil Cooke - May 8, 2014

Churches, ministries, nonprofits, and others – if you have a message to share, don’t think TV’s days as a viable content delivery system are...

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Jesus Never Leaves the Studio

Mark Altrogge - May 8, 2014

I once heard the news anchor Dan Rather share the following story about himself: Early in his career he worked for a radio station, and...

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New Rules for Church Buildings in a Multisite World

Jim Tomberlin - May 8, 2014

The church is not a building. The church is people. Jesus did not say, “I will build a building.” He said, “I will build my Church.” There...

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How to Tell If Your Project Is Failing

Phil Cooke - May 1, 2014

Business, nonprofit, and church leaders across the country invest in new projects everyday. The level of risk varies, but one thing is common to...

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Be “Quick To Hear” – 15 Things To Recall Next Time You’re Criticized

Mark Altrogge - May 1, 2014

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does...

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Everything Is Marketing Now: A Poem

Bill Seaver - May 1, 2014

If your warranty’s lackingIf your service is badIf your product keeps breakingOr your trucks just look sadYou might want to knowA new day is...

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How to React When a Pastor or Other Leader Experiences a Serious Failing

Phil Cooke - April 28, 2014

During my career, I’ve dealt with many crisis situations with churches and ministries. Pastors who experience moral failings, staff members embezzling money, leaders who...

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Being On the Internet Doesn’t Give You Permission to Be a Jerk

Stephen Altrogge - April 28, 2014

I’ve noticed a strange, somewhat disturbing phenomenon in recent years. I honestly don’t quite understand it. What is that phenomenon? Christians treating other people in...

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Will the Sunday After Easter be a Letdown?

Bob Kauflin - April 28, 2014

Many pastors, music leaders, and production personnel are breathing a deep sigh of relief after this past weekend. After all the planning, strategizing, prayer, preparation, and...

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3 Simple Maintenance Tips for Your Check-in Station

Alex Smith - April 21, 2014

Basic actions can help keep check-in running smoothly on your computers, and, therefore, for your organization. Actions such as consistently cleaning your printers, running...

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Creativity Isn't About Inspiration, It's About Rituals

Phil Cooke - April 17, 2014

I love the quote by painter Chuck Close: “Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work.” Real creative professionals know...

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Good News! Easter Is a Declaration of War!

Stephen Altrogge - April 17, 2014

Why is it that apocalyptic movies, books, and video games are so popular right now? Every other day, a new zombie apocalypse video game...

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How to Grow Strong in Your Faith

Mark Altrogge - April 14, 2014

In Romans 4, Paul tells us Abraham “grew strong in his faith” and urges us to walk in Abraham’s footsteps. To believe like he...

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Is It Cowardly to Hide Your Identity Online?

Phil Cooke - April 10, 2014

If you respond to blogs, news, and other online sites through a fake name, I have one question: Why? What and why are you hiding?...

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Is Mental Illness Actually Biblical?

Stephen Altrogge - April 10, 2014

I recently read two articles by a well known Christian author who is also closely connected to a Christian counseling foundation. The articles essentially...

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Why Aren't We Taking the Digital Mission Field Seriously?

Phil Cooke - April 7, 2014

Since Facebook passed the billion member mark about two years ago, it’s become (by population) the 3rd largest country in the world – somewhere between the...

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The Data Is In: Noah Is Driving People to the Bible

Phil Cooke - April 3, 2014

The YouVersion Bible App team tracked the opening of the movie “Noah,” and during the 3 day opening weekend the app reporteda 300% increase in people reading or...

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Wasting Away In OldManville

Mark Altrogge - April 3, 2014

What happened? I feel like I’m about 23 years old mentally. Hopefully I have a little more wisdom than I did at age 23, but...

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How Christians Should React to Bill Maher's Shocking Statements

Phil Cooke - March 31, 2014

Every time comedian and talk show host Bill Maher blasts Christianity, calls Christians idiots, or describes God as a “psychopathic mass murderer” the web lights up....

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Rebecca McLaughlin Defends Cru, Weighs in on Richard Hays’ New Book...

Jessica Lea - April 19, 2024

Author and theologian Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin defended Christian ministry Cru from criticisms about its stance on gender and sexuality and also called the news about scholar Dr. Richard B. Hays’ apparent shift to an affirming stance “exceedingly disappointing.”

‘Overcomer’ Singer and Grammy Award-Winning Christian Artist Mandisa Dead at 47

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