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Cynicism is Not a Spiritual Gift?

David Burchett — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:28:00 GMT

Recently I spotted a T-Shirt that conveys a sad truth. "I’m not cynical. I’m just experienced." I receive a pretty steady stream of correspondence from “experienced” Christians who are fighting cynicism.

Thanks Giving: A National Tradition

Michael Craven — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

As we, once again, approach this national day of “thanksgiving” I thought it necessary to reflect upon our nation’s long history of acknowledging and giving thanks to Almighty God. On October 3, 1789 George Washington issued the nation’s first presidential proclamation in which he called the nation to set aside a day for giving thanks to that “great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be….”

The Power of Rewriting Your Story

Dr. David Hawkins — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

We recognize that objects and money can be fleeting, and if we're too attached to them and they disappear, we're in for a world of hurt. But, what if we've become too attached to our own story? What if we unwittingly allow ourselves to become welded to a particular view of ourselves to the point of becoming immobilized?

The Lure of the Vampire: An Interview with Kimberly Powers

Ginny McCabe — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:01:00 GMT

The eternal attraction to Edward Cullen begs the question - just what is it about these books that captivates the hearts of so many girls? Author Kimberly Powers talks about the longing inside every woman.

Celebrating Thanksgiving When It's Hard to Give Thanks

Deborah J. Thompson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

For many of us who are out of work, battling illness, or suffering loss, giving thanks for anything may seem nearly impossible. There remain things to be thankful for, however.

FAITH AND THE CHURCH

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

FAITH AND THE CHURCH

Let the Spirit Lead Your Church

Whitney Hopler — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:07:00 GMT

The Holy Spirit has a particular purpose for your congregation. Learn more about The Ministry of the Missional Church.

"Be Joyful at Your Feast"

Jim Tonkowich — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:11:00 GMT

God’s people were to gather each year—regardless of how good or bad the harvest (their economy) happened to be—and were commanded to feast and be joyful as they reflected on the goodness of God toward them.

Preaching for Life Change

Rick Warren — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:09:00 GMT

Are there some particular insights you’ve gained during the years that help you preach for life change?

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

SPIRITUAL LIFE

CAREER & FINANCE

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

CAREER & FINANCE

"Only One Thing is Needed" this Holiday Season

Matt Bell — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:11:00 GMT

The top three most common holiday regrets relate to gift giving. People come away from Christmas wishing they'd spent less on gifts, spent less time shopping for gifts, and spent less money on themselves. So what can we do to ensure this Christmas is more about our Savior's birth and less about spending money?

Four Loopholes in the New Credit Card Laws

Mary Hunt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:11:00 GMT

The rules of the credit card game changed when the first phase of the new Credit CARD Act of 2009 became effective...

The Pygmalion Effect

Kevin Miller — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 05:32:00 GMT

Are your expectations pulling you forward or holding you back?

ENTERTAINMENT

Brian Lowry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

ENTERTAINMENT

A Salute to the Defenders of Our Freedom

Hugh Hewitt — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:02:00 GMT

What the American military has accomplished lately is the defense of the country since 9/11 without a single attack on our soil coordinated by a jihadist far away. They have been trying. They have not failed.

John McCain: 'We’ve Got to Give Americans Hope'

Hugh Hewitt — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:11:00 GMT

Nationally syndicated host and journalist Hugh Hewitt interviewed John McCain on June 24 as the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party travelled through southern California.

Iran: Two Christian Prisoners Released on Bail

Compass Direct News — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:36:00 GMT

Two Iranian converts to Christianity jailed for the past few weeks have been released by security police, who demanded valuable property deeds as bail collateral.

Algerian Police Publicly Interrogate Ex-Muslim

Peter Lamprecht — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:11:00 GMT

The incident occurred a day after Algeria’s top Islamic authority denied that the woman’s case violated religious freedom and claimed evangelization was “a new form of colonization.”

China: Court Cites 'Insufficient Evidence' in Christian's Trial

Compass Direct News — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:08:00 GMT

Court officials in Xinjiang, China returned the case of Uyghur Christian Alimjan Yimit, charged with unspecified crimes, to state prosecutors this week citing “insufficient evidence.”

"Read Your Life Backward" - UpWords - Week of Nov. 27 - Dec. 3

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

God is working in you to help you want to do and be able to do what pleases him (Phil 2:13). Are you living in your sweet spot?

"The Passion Test" - From His Heart - Week of November 27

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:08:00 GMT

I have this against you, that you have left your first love (Rev. 2:4). Take the test, but be warned: it is convicting.

"Thankful in Trials" - Love Worth Finding - November 26

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:15:00 GMT

Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people (1 Chron. 16:8). Do you thank God for your next breath?

"True Thanksgiving" - Senior Living - November 25

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven (Matt. 5:12). Thanksgiving is not just a day, but a way of life.

"Beware of Affluenza" - Discover the Book - Nov. 24, 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:15:00 GMT

Let them do good, that they be rich in good works (1 Tim. 6:18). If materialism is the poison, what's the antidote?