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1. Francis Chan: Why Do Gangs Offer Better Fellowship Than the Church?

Francis Chan relates the story of a man who converted to Christianity after being a gang member, only to be disillusioned and disappointed when he found that the gang offered better community than the ...

Created on 13 June 2018

2. Cannibalistic Christians: The Rapidly Growing Trend That Has to Stop

Recently I have witnessed a growing trend of Christians who are attacking and criticizing other Christians. Their verbal attacks are cannibalistic. I'm sure these kinds of things happened long before social ...

Created on 07 June 2018

3. Why I'm OK With Being a Spiritual Misfit

It annoys me when Christians force people to fit in neat categories. For years we've done this with gender. I wish I had a dollar for every time a preacher has claimed that "all men hide their feelings" ...

Created on 16 May 2018

4. What to Do When You're Lonely

I hear so many people talking about their longing for community and, all too often, lamenting their inability to find it. Maybe that's you? Perhaps you're reading this because you're longing to find a pl ...

Created on 14 May 2018

5. Your Secret Source of Unwavering Strength

It's when I'm tired, hungry, wet or cold, have a sore throat, get insulted, get rejected, my plans get thwarted or a myriad of other things, that wavering in my love and commitment starts to feel like ...

Created on 09 March 2018

6. Do Christians Really Need to Go to Church?

... people who are open and transparent enough to share their lives with others. In this way, we can show love and pursue holiness as a community.   Externally, we see increasing pressure to conform to the ...

Created on 15 June 2017

7. 10 Scriptural Reasons Every Christian Should Go to Church

When generous people made a California trip possible for our family several years ago, we did the Disneyland thing and the outlet mall shopping trip and the sand-n-sea excursion. We also visited a megachurch ...

Created on 25 May 2017

8. Seeing Christ's Bride Through the Prophetic Eyes of Love

Standing in worship last Sunday, I couldn't seem to close my eyes. Normally, as the worship band plays, I often keep my eyes closed, as it helps me stay focused on worshipping God rather than people-watching ...

Created on 22 March 2017

9. Following Jesus' Example of Love in an Increasingly Hostile Culture

... utrageous humility, He learned. We hosted, as a ministry, community gatherings after the shootings. We didn't plan anything else to happen beyond our friends having a place to share their pain, anguish,  ...

Created on 27 February 2017

10. Moms: Move From Vanquished to Victor With These 4 Truths

"What would you do differently as a mom, Cheri?" I hesitate, look around the table at the five women gathered for a mom's night out, and realize I'm among friends. "Pretty much everything!" I say, only ...

Created on 13 January 2017

11. 4 Signs You're Making a Bad Decision

"It's not my fault!" ranks in my top 10 most frequently used phrases and may well be No. 1. Don't get me wrong—I'm not the kind of person who always has to be right. But heaven protect anyone who implies ...

Created on 12 January 2017

12. The Life-Choking Depression You Feel Boils Down to One Simple Root

Do you feel like you've lost your joy? Do you feel like you're flailing in the wind as life pulls you along at warp speed, like you've lost all control? Do you feel a frustration and emptiness inside that ...

Created on 03 January 2017

13. 2 Foolproof Ways to Burst Out of Your Spiritual Winter

The in-between times can often be one of the most challenging. The Christmas celebrations are over. The New Year is not quite here. For many of us, long weeks or months of winter weather lie ahead. The ...

Created on 30 December 2016

14. 3 Easy Steps to Start Your Spirit-Led Parenting Journey

If we're honest as parents, we'll all admit that we fall short of what we want to be. We start our parenting journey with high hopes to avoid the shortcomings we've seen in others. But we soon find that ...

Created on 29 December 2016

15. What to Do When Your Messy Emotions Hinder Your Relationships

"Look, she's calling you Mommy!" said a beautifully well-intentioned friend, wanting to celebrate just how quickly we'd become a family. My little girl was building with Legos in the corner, and her less-than-nimble ...

Created on 25 November 2016

16. Savoring Permanent Freedom From Emotional Eating

God tells us that faith is the assurance, title deed or confirmation of the things He has divinely guaranteed to us. It is also the evidence of things not seen. It is the conviction of their reality. Only ...

Created on 21 November 2016

17. Clearing Demonic Division Out of the Church

...  subjected to things that are not even remotely "Christian." Now, it might not always be preached from the pulpit but it certainly manifests itself in the community culture. They love to try to convince e ...

Created on 18 November 2016

18. This Foundational Ingredient Can Boost Your Spiritual Growth

... ty and community often takes place through relational engagement. Interestingly, this is not just between humanity and God. This also takes place as humanity engages one another. God intended for righte ...

Created on 17 November 2016

19. God's Earth-Shaking Commission for You in This Dark Hour

What is God's plan to deal with the darkness in our world? Is He moving, and, if so, what part do you play? Maybe, just maybe, you're called to make a difference. Maybe, just maybe, you were born for such ...

Created on 17 November 2016

20. Intercede for President-Elect Trump With These Biblical Prayer Points

"So David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel because his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel" (1 Chr. 14:2). God has established Mr. Trump as the 45th president ...

Created on 11 November 2016