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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.

What I Learned Teaching Pastors in Cuba

Teaching 75 pastor-leaders in Cuba stirred something new in my heart.

Is Evangelism a Lost Cause?

No person is ever too far from God to be restored into right relationship with him.

Greet One Another With the Good News

In two words, this is the gospel: Grace and peace. And these two words are a good reminder for my soul today.

Renewal Inside and Out

The church has helped firefighters provide free smoke detectors to the community, built ramps to make buildings more accessible, provided meals to seniors, and spent “Serve Sundays” picking up trash around town.

Whose Kingdom Are You Promoting?

He expands his kingdom broadly, but not deeply. After all, deeply-developed kingdoms require serious discipleship – and genuine disciples would recognize the problem with a king’s leadership style.

Why Being In Person Matters

It’s good to be with others who are trying to walk the same path. The spiritual battle is real for all of us, but none of us has to walk this road alone. Even though the church is hardly perfect, they’re still colleagues in this journey—and just seeing them in-person can be uplifting.

11 Tips for Minimizing the Dark Sides of Social Media

How do you take advantage of the rewards of social media while avoiding its pitfalls?