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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

A ‘We’ Problem

Why unity is the key to regaining our voice in society

The Attitudes That Make Jesus Mad

We'd do well to pay attention to the things that made Jesus angry.

How Do You Handle It When a Staff Member Falls?

There is a lot of justifiable outrage surrounding the issue, but little consensus on how to approach it.

Why I’m Ditching the Word ‘Empowerment’

Empowerment, while a good concept, has too much baggage. There's a better alternative.

The Health of Embracing Our Flaws

Our imperfections remind us that our time on earth is temporary and we are loved unconditionally.

What Does It Mean to Have Childlike Faith?

3 characteristics of people who have the kind of faith that makes up the kingdom of God.

Making Room for Grief in Church

The Bible is not shy about grief, and neither should we be.

Are We Worshiping the Wrong Jesus?

What we believe about God and what he says about himself is the most important thing we could focus on and think about.