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Why Should Christians Support Israel?

Do you think it's appropriate for Christians to be so loyal to a country based solely on its biblical history?

Why Should Christians Support Israel?

Orderly Worship - One Year Devotions for Men

Orderly Worship - One Year Devotions for Men

7 Ways Your Boasting is God’s Surprising Way for God to Get the Glory

Since we were first introduced to the Christian faith we have been told not to boast. Not to brag. To be meek, mild, and not push ourselves...

7 Ways Your Boasting is God’s Surprising Way for God to Get the Glory

Bagels in the Sanctuary: Should Food Be a Part of Worship?

During our years of church planting, we tried to change people’s perceptions about what the Sunday worship would look like. We took out...

Bagels in the Sanctuary: Should Food Be a Part of Worship?

8 Things Most Christians Don't Understand about Jesus' Triumphal Entry

God never missed an opportunity to use powerful symbols throughout Scripture. The triumphal entry - Jesus’ famous ride on this lowly animal reveals...

8 Things Most Christians Don't Understand about Jesus' Triumphal Entry

Churchfails: A Lighthearted Look at Scoundrels in the Lord’s Family

Subtitled “100 blunders in church history (and what we can learn from them)” is a book about "Churchfails" that's worth reading, even if just for...

Churchfails: A Lighthearted Look at Scoundrels in the Lord’s Family

10 Tips for Training Your Heart to Be More Grateful

As someone who grew up in a pessimistic household, I quickly adopted my parents’ way of thinking. No matter what happened in my life, I...

10 Tips for Training Your Heart to Be More Grateful

In Church "There Are Those Who Say..." but What Does God Say?

“This is how it seems to me” has led many a person astray. “What does the Word say?” is a more reliable guideline.

In Church "There Are Those Who Say..." but What Does God Say?

Why the Fire Leaves Your Youth Group and How to Get it Back

Every Wednesday night, students from all the area high schools filled the room. Many were new to the church but came to be a part of what had...

Why the Fire Leaves Your Youth Group and How to Get it Back

Why Kindness Is Not Enough from Christians

We can appreciate kindness. We can demand kindness. But unless Christ crucified produces in us a penitent heart, our efforts toward kindness are...

Why Kindness Is Not Enough from Christians

How a "Scarlet Cord" Connects the Entire Bible

An incredible tapestry of redemption is woven throughout the Scriptures in red.

How a "Scarlet Cord" Connects the Entire Bible

Don't Blame Me, It's Not My Fault!

People are fixated on their rights; but, have a shriveled sense of responsibility. As a result, if they don’t get what they want, they assume it...

Don't Blame Me, It's Not My Fault!

Think Twice before Marrying These 7 Types of People

Dear Roger,I’m thinking about getting married to my boyfriend. Can you give me some guidelines that may help me know that I am marrying the right...

Think Twice before Marrying These 7 Types of People

10 Mistakes We Make in Women's Ministry (and How to Overcome Them)

What ministry pitfalls should we be watching out for? This is a question many women’s ministry teams have asked. They know there is...

10 Mistakes We Make in Women's Ministry (and How to Overcome Them)

6 Easy Ways to Help the Lonely Church-Goer

Many of us have been the lonely one in a church at some point or another. Perhaps you’ve sat in the church parking lot, trying to muster up enough...

6 Easy Ways to Help the Lonely Church-Goer

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