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It's Not a Short-Coming if it's a Specialty

In a start-up, you can't offer everything people want. You're going to let someone down. And when you do, they're going to make...

December 25: Global Share the Bible Day

To help remind people of the true meaning of Christmas, YouVersion is leading an effort to make the Bible as visible as possible...

C. S. Lewis on Loving Aslan More Than Jesus

by Tyler Kenney If after watching "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" (which released in US theaters this weekend), you find yourself or...

Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church Part 5: Catalyze Change and Expect Opposition

Part Five in this series on church revitalization entitled "Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church" is adapted from an article that I...

Longevity

On the day after THE STREAK ended, I've got to make a few observations about longevity. I always have been and always will...

Strange Packaging

Sometimes God interprets our prayers in strange ways. Sometimes you pray for something and God gives it to you, but the package doesn’t look...

What To Do If Someone Sins Against You: When the One You Confront Doesn’t Listen – Part 4

So far in this series we've seen that Jesus' guidance for what to do if someone sins against you includes three steps: Step 1: Go...

20 Roles of a Pastor

As a pastor, sometimes it feels we wear a lot of hats. This is a random list I quickly put together of...

Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church

Ed Stetzer offers suggestions for bringing new energy to your church.

The Gehazi Generation

Are we chasing after the work of God for all the wrong reasons?

Plunder the Darkness with Light

Christine Caine encourages church leaders to get radical about the love of God.

The Story Behind the Christmas Story

John MacArthur asks whether your Christmas story points to God's redemptive plan.

Study: Prayer Helps Women's Negative Emotions

New research shows prayer increases positive self-perception in women suffering in abusive relationships.

Free MP3: Where is Your Finish Line?

"Armed with the conviction that it is more fun to be a giver than a consumer, Alan Barnhart established a financial finish line in his personal life."

Most OK with "Merry Christmas," Displays

Polls show that most Americans are fine with the phrase "Merry Christmas," but fewer actually use it.

Bill Hybels: Hearing God's Voice

We talk to one of the most influential church leaders in America about God's promptings.

Make Surprise Meetings Work

Sometimes, the most important things are discussed during impromptu meetings.

John Piper Returns to Pulpit in January

Pastor, author and speaker John Piper will return from his leave of absence and begin ministry again in January.

Thomas Kinkade Files Chapter 11

Popular painter Thomas Kinkade endures trouble from bankruptcy and accusations of fraud.

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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