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A core component of leading small groups is facilitating conversation. Here's why asking questions, and inviting silence, are two of your most...

This famous psalm is God’s gift to the weary; God’s blessing to the bereaved, and the Lord’s invitation to come to Him again.

In Luke 12:15, Jesus warned us to be wary of every form of greed. So that must mean it can come in a variety of flavors. Still, it’s...

You are not the judge of your own work. Teach that class, preach that sermon, counsel that troubled one, write that article, study that text, pray...

Dr. Winfield Bevins of Asbury Theological Seminary takes the Augustinian view of the liturgy and answers the question, "Why are so many young...

Maybe 'in the image of God' is more 'bodily' than we ever thought. Maybe that’s why it takes such a callous heart to look at an embryo rubbing his...

Small churches may not be "big" in numbers, but they can be "healthy" in critical ways. From personal relationships to personal development, small...

Be courageous, pastor. Teach your people to give. But let no one accuse you of pressuring them to give. They will anyway. Expect it and shrug it...

Do the youth in your church and in your home see the gospel clearly at work? Have they witnessed first-hand the transformative power of the Gospel...

So whether you want to explore a different way to do your Bible study with a group of single Christians, or if your single Christians Bible...

These four amazing hymns are classic and beloved not only for their beauty and depth, but also for the great stories behind their creation.

Sometimes in a failed marriage, it's actually the wife who cheated. So many assume it's the man. Here's how churches can help men get the support...

As God graciously worked on me, He brought my false expectations into the light. As He did so, I began to see into the youth I taught and coached....

There is something in every man that wants to rise to a genuine challenge. It's part of God’s design and a mark of authentic manhood. And when a...

Do you see areas of your life needing growth? Are you like the rest of us and still have a long way to go? These are not snake oil remedies,...