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Want a 31-hour work week, move to Paris!

As we leave the old year behind, how about we saturate the coming new year with prayers? So, let’s pray for three things that will remain...

Brandon Patterson, a young seminary student, fulfilled a long-held prayer to speak before kings when Former President Jimmy Carter personally...

Scandals involving Christian leaders have far-reaching effects on the church, its congregation, and its credibility in the world, often leading to...

I will pray this little prayer almost every day of my life: “Set a guard upon my mouth, O Lord. Keep watch over the door of my lips” (Psalm 141:3)....

It would be foolish to try to offer a cure-all for what ails the church. And I don’t mean this to be that. But here are 20 steps that many pastors...

As Christ followers, we are to look around. If we prayerfully reach out in whatever circles we find ourselves, maybe no one will be overlooked. So...

Rather than giving you something like 10 resolutions, I’ve narrowed it down to one. If you're a weary pastor, just focus on this one important...

Youth should be encouraged to engage with new believers, seekers, and nonbelievers. It's vital not to put themselves in a bubble with other...

We hope you enjoy these wonderful performances of the best Christmas hymns of all time. Be inspired by the power of music to rejoice and give...

Here is a list of short prayers (to be prayed individually or collectively as a family). I hope they will bless, encourage, uplift, and set your...

Fortunately, holidays can bring out times of great joy. Unfortunately, for others, holidays can bring out the pain. Could you give us some advice...

Being a Christian leader is a high and noble calling. It requires carrying a heavy cross—just as Jesus did. It’s my hope that you’ll recognize...