The Church has a reservoir of wisdom and truth in the Bible, and a role to play in witnessing to that truth. The Bible is full of mandates and challenges that ask us, the disciples of Jesus Christ, to “Make our light shine, so that others may see our good works and give glory to our God in... [Show more]
Life can get ugly in the streets, in the marketplace, and even in our homes. Without the oil of kindness and civility to keep relationships in tune, things can quickly get out of wack. People call each other names, racial slurs are exchanged, and before we know it everyone is at each other's throat.... [Show more]
Devotional for Teenagers
The common denominator in the Bible for the mission of the church is Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28, “Go and make disciple of all nations, baptizing them..." The church, as envisioned by Jesus and the apostles, was designed to grow in personal spiritual development and in numbers... [Show more]
Research by renowned pollster George Barna points to a hidden revolution - one that will impact every Christian believer in America. Millions of committed Christ followers, looking for more of God, have stopped attending church on Sunday mornings. Why are they leaving? Where are they going? And what... [Show more]
Although 44 percent of all adults are unmarried, most churches are focused on marriage and families. As a result, they miss many opportunities to reach out as well as to benefit from the abilities and resources singles have to offer. Dennis Franck, who has been working in single adult ministry for... [Show more]
A youth ministry needs a solid group of volunteers to be trully effective. We youth workers all know this–but how dp we make it happen? Let's be honest: Many of us don't do a great job of mobilizing volunteers and equipping them for ministry. Our plate is already full, and building a... [Show more]
Thoughtful, provoking, and captivating, Shaun Brooks leads the reader into a fresh glimpse into the power of prayer. Here he portrays how once engaged in prayer, the life of an individual may take some unexpected twists and turns that can lead to some exciting outcomes. It is these unexpected twists... [Show more]
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Mind/body systems are connected—this is especially true with your brain and gut. Together, they work as a “relay team” that powerfully affect mood, depression, and anxiety, as well as energy, weight, immune health, and addictions. Discover “keystone” brain-gut... [Show more]
What are the defining qualities of a spiritual leader? For many, leadership is about power and influence. Few leaders are willing to be used by God and do not hesitate to use others. We are starved for what Cheryl Patton in What Made Nehemiah an Effective Leader describes... [Show more]
