Kelly Givens

• Kay Warren: Stop Sending Cheery Christmas Cards
  Have you been through a holiday season where the last thing you wanted was another reminder to be joyful, merry and bright? Friend, you are not alone.
  Thursday, December 11, 2014
• Why Christmas is for Joy and Advent is for Longing
  If Christmas is a joyful celebration of our Messiah's birth, then Advent is our reminder of the wait and longing before us.
  Thursday, December 4, 2014
• God is Not Santa Claus
  In our culture, we often approach God like we do Santa, with a long list of wants we hope he gives us.
  Thursday, November 20, 2014
• 3 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Living in the Past
  It's easy to live in the past, but it's not healthy. Here are three reasons why.
  Thursday, November 13, 2014
• Stop Judging Christians Who Look Different
  Do you ever find yourself making snap judgments about a person based on his “look,” or the way he talks, or the work he does? It’s a pretty easy sin to slip into—but we often don’t see it as sin.
  Thursday, November 6, 2014
• 5 Tips Everyone Should Follow When Reading the Bible
  The Bible isn’t the easiest book for the modern day reader to understand. If you’re struggling to read your Bible effectively, here are a few simple tips that will help.
  Wednesday, October 22, 2014
• 3 Powerful Actions to Take Every Time You're Afraid
  Are you often anxious or fearful? Here are three powerful actions you can take to overcome your fears and let Christ's peace reign in your heart.
  Thursday, October 9, 2014
• 8 Ways to Stay Friends with Your Spouse
  Just like all friendships, friendship with your spouse requires work. Here are 8 keys to staying friends with your significant other.
  Thursday, October 2, 2014
• Just Rise Up: How We Can Make Jesus Famous
  We say we want to make Jesus known to those around us, but how do we do it? Sarah Martin explains how we can all do ministry and make Jesus famous, no matter our circumstances.
  Tuesday, September 30, 2014
• 3 Ways to Celebrate Yom Kippur as a Christian
  Here are three ways to bring Christ into this traditionally Jewish holiday.
  Thursday, September 25, 2014
• 3 Tips for Avoiding Soap Operas at Church
  As with most families, our church families are not without drama. Here are 3 tips for avoiding the soap opera.
  Thursday, September 18, 2014
• Why Christians Should Cry for Their Cities
  Why should you cry for your city? Because Jesus cried for his.
  Thursday, September 11, 2014
• 4 Signs You May Be Addicted to Busyness
  Are you overcommitted? Here are 4 red flags to keep in mind if you're prone to busyness.
  Thursday, September 4, 2014
• 5 Habits That Make You Powerless to Change Your Life
  Feeling stuck in a rut? Here are 5 things that may be keeping you from change.
  Thursday, August 28, 2014
• Journalist Murdered by IS Was a Man of Faith
  When horror like the death of James Foley occurs, what can we do? Here are 4 responses Christians can have in the face of tragedy.
  Thursday, August 21, 2014
• 3 Ways Christians Can Respond to Online Trolls
  What should we do when trollish comments come our way? Here are three responses every Christian can use when coming into contact with a troll.
  Thursday, August 14, 2014
• My Sister Was an Addict So for Years I Stayed Away
  Do you have a family member or friend who's an addict or recovering addict? Here's 5 tips to help you if you're trying to cope and find help for an addict in your life.
  Thursday, August 7, 2014
• 9 Must Do's While You're Still Single
  Unattached? Here are 9 great tips for thriving in your singleness.
  Thursday, July 24, 2014