John UpChurch

• Surely the 5th Commandment Doesn't Apply Once I Grow Up, Right?
  When we grow up, our relationships with our parents can be a bit... weird. So, how does that whole “honor your parents” thing apply?
  Friday, September 19, 2014
• 6 Tips to Take Advantage of Teachable Moments
  My family has no Internet (horror!). But we do have plenty of teachable moments. Here’s how to take advantage of them.
  Friday, September 12, 2014
• Does the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Kill Babies?
  It's a viral sensation. But could the ALS ice bucket challenge lead to the destruction of embryos?
  Friday, August 22, 2014
• Does It Matter that Christian Singer Vicky Beeching is Gay?
  This week, Christian singer Vicky Beeching announced that she is gay. Should we stop singing her songs in church?
  Friday, August 15, 2014
• 3 Reasons You Should Ignore Your Children
  Every night, my wife and I do something quite controversial according to the Internet. We ignore our girls.
  Friday, August 8, 2014
• How Being an Atheist Made Me a Better Christian
  By the time I got neck-deep in college, I knew my mission: to prove there was no God. So, can past atheism help Christians have a stronger faith? One trending blog post says it can.
  Friday, August 1, 2014
• Chapterless Bible Project Blows up Kickstarter
  A chapterless Bible project has taken Kickstarter by storm and racked up huge support. What’s going on?
  Friday, July 25, 2014
• How Should Christians Respond to This Horrible Week?
  You can’t escape. The news is filled with tragedy after tragedy. So, how can we respond? How can we make a difference?
  Friday, July 18, 2014
• There’s More to Life than Marriage
  Watch out, single people; it’s wedding season. You know what that means. But are we losing sight of what's most important?
  Friday, July 11, 2014
• 7 Thoughts to the Families of Introverts
  We introverts can often be misunderstood by our families and friends. Here are 7 thoughts you should know about us.
  Wednesday, July 9, 2014
• 3 Ways Churches Can Bridge the “Marriage Divide”
  Fewer and fewer low-income Americans choose marriage, and the impact is devastating. How can we stop the decline?
  Friday, June 27, 2014
• Google Breaks Up with Porn (Mostly)
  Google and porn have a long history together, but a recent change in the company’s advertising policy shows that the breakup may have begun.
  Thursday, June 19, 2014
• 9 Tips for Parenting Troubled Teens
  No Christian parent plans to have a troubled teenager. But there is hope for those who do.
  Monday, June 16, 2014
• The One Thing Christians Should Stop Saying?
  Christians often say, "I'm blessed." But is it time to get rid of this phrase? Two bloggers make their case.
  Friday, June 13, 2014
• 3 Signs that God is Moving in Your Church
  You can't fake it when God shows up at your church. Here are 3 signs to tell if God is at work.
  Friday, June 6, 2014
• My Wife is Not the Same Woman I Married
  The woman I share a bathroom sink with today is not the woman I married. And I’m glad.
  Friday, May 30, 2014
• 10 Signs of an Abusive Church
  Are you attending a spiritually abusive church? Here are ten signs to watch out for.
  Friday, May 23, 2014
• How Many Teens are Leaving the Church?
  You've probably heard the scary stats: 86% of teens drop out of church. But what does research really show? And how can we pass on our faith?
  Friday, May 16, 2014