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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.

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.

From a Grave to a Garden

There is more healing in Jesus than there is sickness in us.

Christine Caine: Eyes on the Promise—Part 2

Like we see in the story of Moses and Joshua, leadership has the potential to either lead a generation into the promise or keep them out of it.

Common Mistakes When Assessing Your Church’s Size

You didn’t go into ministry to be ineffective or to make only a small impact. It’s just that sometimes we have a funny idea of what constitutes effective church leadership.

10 Good Questions That Great Church Leaders Ask

Good leadership is about asking the right questions.

A Clear Definition of Repentance

Repentance is about faith. That’s important to note because rarely, if ever, do we feel like repenting. We don’t; we feel like sinning.

Christine Caine: Eyes on the Promise—Part 1

The blood of Jesus does not give you amnesia. It gives you a life beyond your past, but it doesn’t get rid of your past.

Talking About Religion in a Better Way

8 Tips for Conversations About Faith