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It seems for the last two decades, and this could be longer, that church growth has been all the rage. As I look at the various ways and methods people use to grow the church, I am beginning to wonder if we have got this whole thing wrong. Have we...

Here, straight out of the wonderful book of Proverbs, are ten traits of the person in control of his/her own spirit.

We have a choice: we can set our minds on things above, “where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God” (Colossians 3:1). By implication, the alternative is to set our minds on things below; human beings who are also flawed.

There's a vast difference between a difficult marriage and a destructive marriage.

Once you recognize the warning signs of a midlife crisis it will help if you have a plan so you don’t end up doing something that you will later regret. Whether you see the winds of restlessness coming your way, or if you’re already in the...

As much as the secular community wants to lay claim to this phrase, they indeed cannot take credit. The phrase can be referenced to passages within Scripture. Though it is not a direct phrase, it comes from when Jesus was rebuking Peter recorded...

Paul's entire first missionary journey was between 12 and 18 months, but the lessons for us are powerful. Here are 5 lessons we can learn from Paul's first missionary journey.

If you grew up in church, you may have heard people say, "you can't outgive God." This phrase sounds nice, but is it in the Bible o rdoes it match the Bible's teachings?

Have you ever thought about why people are leaving the faith?

Here are four reasons why each year should be your best year, and some practical suggestions on how to start living from that perspective.

And while Jesus trusted God to live in eternity, I cannot fathom the pain He endured as the sins of the world were placed upon His frame. He truly loved not for a love He would receive back but a love He was willing to die to give. 

Our children are learning from us every day. We only have about 18 years with them at home. As I think about my own marriage, there are a few things that I pray my children will learn by observing me and my wife.

It’s the place where the offense has taken place. It’s the place wherein the restoration ought to take place. The people who were originally harmed ought to be the ones who hold those keys. They are the ones who get to decide.

Be reminded that the unwavering prayer of a parent is powerful. You will witness the gradual transformation of your child's character in due time–because a steadfast prayer that is aligned with God’s will ultimately yields the desired...

God is the only one who can fully satisfy your core longing to hear that you are good, that you are loved, that you will be taken care of, or whatever message your personality type craves. 

Burnout comes from false expectations of others. New life comes from a transfer of trust to Jesus.

This kind of Christianity is the curse of the modern church. No one is drawn to Christ by its display. There is no magnetism, nothing that attracts, and plenty to repel.

Despite the ever-changing world around us, as grandparents, we have a unique opportunity to dig in and support our children as they navigate the task of parenting in a difficult world. Here are three ways that you can assist your children in their...

On November 23, seven plainclothes Egyptian police officers showed up at activist Ramy Kamel's house and confiscated many of his belongings including books, his laptop, his phone, and a digital camera. The following day, the Coptic activist...