John UpChurch

• A Six-Year-Old Miracle Healer?
  According to a trending news report, a six-year-old boy laid his hands on his gravely sick aunt and saw a miracle.
  Friday, May 9, 2014
• Why This Husband Hates Mother's Day
  If you want to know why I hate Mother's Day, look no further than this pastor's earnest but misguided attempt at mood-softening humor.
  Wednesday, May 7, 2014
• Good News about Bad Churches
  The problem with churches? That would be flawed human beings. So, how can we still call the church holy? Because Jesus.
  Friday, May 2, 2014
• Calling Random People on Twitter
  Ed Stetzer mixes social media with "old fashioned" communication and sees some amazing results: real encouragement.
  Friday, April 25, 2014
• Men Aren't off the Modesty Hook
  We men like to be on the giving end of the modesty discussion. But a trending blog post says “not so fast.”
  Friday, April 11, 2014
• The Crisis of Faith You Don’t Expect When You’re Expecting
  “As new moms, we expect our lives will change, but we never expect to lose prayer. We never expect to lose God.”
  Friday, April 4, 2014
• Can Social Media Save the Church’s “Brand”?
  The church’s perception is hurting. Big time. Is social media one of the ways we can change that?
  Friday, March 21, 2014
• 5 Parenting Opportunities When Our Kids Sin
  According to a trending article, a child’s sin (while never what you want) can actually provide parents with golden opportunities to teach five important lessons.
  Friday, March 14, 2014
• 4 Harsh Truths Millennials Need to Accept
  Popular blogger and radio host Matt Walsh has a message for Millennials: It’s time to embrace reality.
  Friday, March 7, 2014
• Can Christians Embrace the ‘Noah’ Movie?
  This week, Paramount Pictures added a disclaimer to the official website for Darren Aronofsky’s on-screen epic. So, should we watch it?
  Friday, February 28, 2014
• 5 Things Christians Need to Know about Depression and Anxiety
  Mental illness is the elephant hiding in the church closet. Here are 5 things that can help change all that.
  Friday, February 21, 2014
• 5 Problems with Valentine's Day
  Ah, Valentine’s Day. We love it; we hate it. What makes this holiday such a lightning rod for strong opinions? Here are five thoughts.
  Friday, February 14, 2014
• “Lunch Angel” Pays Elementary Students’ Overdue Accounts
  When Kenny Thompson found out that over 60 students at his local elementary school had overdue accounts, he made sure they wouldn't miss out on lunch.
  Friday, February 7, 2014
• Three Lost Sheep in Hollywood—What Went Wrong?
  Three pop idols with Christian roots are certainly not living up to their calling. What went wrong? How can we pray for them?
  Friday, January 31, 2014
• Why Marriage is So Hard?
  Marriage is hard, and it's not for the reasons you may think. A trending blog post gets to the heart of the issue.
  Thursday, January 23, 2014
• 5 Ways to Teach Your Children to Hate the Ministry
  Ed Stetzer and his team spoke with pastors' kids to see what makes them run from the pews when they get older. Here's what they found...
  Friday, January 17, 2014
• 7 Things We Can Learn from Pastor’s Kids
  An avalanche of comments from PKs revealed what it’s like to live in the shadow of the church. The opinions were pretty strong. And the hurt, deep.
  Thursday, January 9, 2014
• Backlash over A&E’s Ouster of the Duck Commander Grows
  The fallout from A&E’s decision to suspend Phil Robertson from the hit reality TV show Duck Dynasty continues to grow...
  Sunday, December 22, 2013