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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.

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

How to Build a Church-Planting Culture at Your Church

Here are the keys to planting churches in healthy ways.

You Are So Deeply Loved by God

What has God done that forever makes you know how special you are to Him?

Beyond What You Think You Know

Spiritual leaders become Pharisees when they rely more on their current abilities than on their future capacity for spiritual and personal growth.

What to Do When You’re Going Faster Than Your Team

Why knowing the speed of the team is a critical requirement for success

Prayer: A Key to Sharing the Gospel

We cannot, in our own power, somehow change the heart of a non-believer. We sow and water the seed, but it is God who gives the increase (1 Cor. 3:7).

When People Question Your Leadership

Even Jesus was questioned by those he led.

We Can’t Help But Testify

But don’t miss the point of the passage: The first sign of the indwelling Holy Spirit is that the disciples’ tongues were set on fire by the Holy Spirit, who appeared as “tongues of fire.”

7 Ways Grace Can Show Up in Your Marriage

You will never assume you’ve got your partner completely figured out, so you’ll always date, always explore new dreams together, and always be learning about each other.