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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

6 Church Planting Mistakes I Made

These are the things I wish I could do over.

Does Your Gift-Giving Include Jesus?

I know that you are bombarded with requests to give to a number of causes over the holiday season. Many might be worthy, but most will not represent truly giving to Christ.

Chasing the Past

Honoring former leaders and the church's history celebrates what God did, but is also a reminder of what God can do again.

AI and the Church: A Brave New World

It’s really important for the church to have the best understanding about AI and be ready to equip people.

How to Leverage Social Media for Good

There are many ways to misuse social media. It is so easy spread information that is incomplete, to join a nasty mob taking down...

What My Mentors Have Never Said

I’ve watched these mentors work through tough situations, but their faith never wavered.

The Mystery of God Becoming a Man

How the wonder of the incarnation gives us encouragement and strength

What Did Satan Think of the First Christmas?

God is constantly handing the devil defeat after defeat. We see it in life, we observe it in the world about us, and we can see it demonstrated in Scripture time and again.