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With a significant downward spiral going on in church attendance, maybe we should go back to the basics and hear from a passionate church planter.

Let us take our hurts, issues, and protests to the Lord. If you truly love, respect, trust and have faith in Him, doesn’t He deserve that honor?

Are you watching and listening for His call? Maybe He’s calling you to move in a way that would glorify Him. Will you respond in obedience? Praying you will.

All of us have experienced fear, but only God provides the way to truly conquer it.

When you’re hurting and weary of the constant pain of loss, don’t hesitate to use your support network.

Spending quality, uninterrupted time with God is truly the only way to become more like him.

When Jesus rebuked his disciples for shooing away the little children, he taught a countercultural lesson.

Sometimes called Progressive Christianity, a dangerous movement is creeping into our culture.

Complaints from God’s people are nothing new, but His perspective on our lives is eternal, not temporal.

Instead of taking pride in what we can do, trust God will provide.

We’re so used to finding comfort in what we see that we forget to trust in what we cannot see.

A believer’s kingdom perspective focuses on eternal riches.

Your personal journey to the manger will be the best decision you ever make.

The three gifts were brought by men who had heard the story of a Messiah.

With so many deceivers out there in the world, is there anyone you can trust?

If you’re feeling anxious, hurting, or stressed out, check your posture.

When the enemy whispers defeat, God whispers words of life and truth.

It’s not what we deserve, but it’s what he freely gives us because of grace.

Fear makes you forget God’s attributes so you’re useless in the fight.

Faithfulness requires surrender and obedience to the only One who deserves it.

What you believe about Jesus is the most important decision you’ll ever make.

Let’s not complicate salvation: There are no exceptions to who can receive it.

There aren’t many trustworthy things in the world, but God sent his Son to be one of them.

Truly knowing who God is affects your prayers, your worship, and your spiritual growth.

Fear is a thief, like a runaway train, it steals our joy, our peace, our contentedness.

Much like a blade left on its own, Christians can rust and dull in isolation.

By dying to self and putting others before ourselves, we can live a transformed life.

His greatest work is not only done in the big things, but in the midst of a day’s ordinary struggles.

God’s grace doesn’t just trickle down; it fills to the brim and overflows!

I’m not sure there’s a difference between surfing and being a part of a church plant.

In 2021, resolve to do the really hard things then wait patiently while God works.

When you feel like the deck is stacked against you, remember the story of this hero.

If we don’t choose to live surrendered to Jesus, we’ll remain empty, broken, and fearful.

If you have never really taken a step of faith, you may not be truly trusting in God.

You’re capable of more than you know, so rely on hidden strengths and trust in yourself.

There are many reasons Christians are losing the culture, but these are probably the top four. They are all ouch-worthy, […]

OK, OK. Before I reveal it to you, let me explain the context a bit. As I was reading in […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Right now, we are living in some of the most tumultuous times with a virus that has virtually brought life […]

Ask your pastor how many people he has counseled about their struggle with greed. I would guess that number would […]

If you believe in Jesus, then apologetics is for you; it’s not just for “intellectuals.”  The clearest definition I’ve heard […]

For four months I’ve been studying the book of Mark in the Bible because I received a slightly random and […]

Perhaps one of the biggest frustrations in life is not knowing where to start. It is a common problem for […]

Even though we daily battle against the grim things of this world, keep a soft heart, Christian. A calloused heart […]

Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with […]

“Happiness is in the eye of the beholder.” Have you heard that phrase? Usually with “Beauty” instead of “Happiness”? Sure, […]

(Originally posted February 2015) The not-so-popular news magazine, Newsweek, has started 2015 with cover article entitled “The Bible: So Misunderstood It’s […]

Neglecting the Bible is nothing new in this world. But what we’re facing today in the West involves proclaiming Christians moving away […]

My whole life changed when I realized something as a young mama: Church was not enough. I know, I know […]

In people’s lives, there must come a time when they decide for themselves what they really believe. Because I grew […]