John UpChurch

You’ll rarely see Christian leaders of all stripes come together in their opposition of a movie. But Fifty Shades of Grey may be the exception.

Being forced into very unique and challenging conditions either makes you grow or takes you down. We chose growth, and here’s what we learned...

The rising acceptance of transgender identity means there’s never been a greater need for Christlike wisdom and love. Here’s how...

We like those images of God as comforter and healer, but what about the times He doesn’t seem to be doing either?

Many American Christians think it’s not deflated footballs that will decide the outcome of the Super Bowl. It’s a much higher power. Is the Super...

This one disturbing trend has hit churches of nearly every denomination, every size, and every location—probably yours, too. But we can do...

Even if you’ve never heard his name, you’ve heard his influence on the radio. Andraé Crouch, who pioneered the sounds of contemporary gospel and...

You’ve got the phone or tablet, but what apps should a Christian grab on that brand new, productivity-enhancing, certainly-not-a-toy computing...

Explaining the Trinity may be impossible, especially to those who deny this doctrine. But what if you could use a napkin to prove your case?

If your reason for choosing a church is one of these, you may want to reconsider.

You’re wired differently. Some days it feels like a struggle just to understand them. But a simple change in perspective can make your marriage...

Hollywood—not usually the place to look for marriage advice. But one Oscar-winning actor sees more to matrimony than a temporary convenience.

Tithing and Christians—it’s a topic that causes much debate. So, here’s why we should just give it all up for something better.

It’s easier to ignore the numbers, but the American church is in decline. So, what can we do to stop it?

Our idols these days don’t come as metal cows. They’re much more subtle, but just as destructive. Here are 8 idols church leaders need to watch out...

Gather ‘round, and prepare to read tales of true terror. From bones that come alive to monsters lurking in the lagoon, here you’ll find reasons to...

Controversial actor Shia LaBeouf recently claimed to be a “Christian man.” Here’s why we may want to look past his rough edges.

American Christians have more Bibles than ever before—but don’t know what’s in them. One professor has had enough of our “chicken nugget” diet.