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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.

How Jesus Taught Us to Pray

This is the Lord’s Prayer, a model for all prayer.

Elements of a Sustaining Ministry

Integrity is the unseen inner quality that helps us live most like Jesus. It requires deeply embraced biblical values, personal discipline and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Dealing With Pastoral Pain

How I learned to heal from the hurts that come with being a church leader.

Realize Your Way Isn’t Working

We have a clear choice. Victory or defeat. Life or death. Heaven or hell. Abide in Jesus or wither and be thrown into the fire.

7 Takeaways From the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization

Pray for all these evangelists as they return home with a renewed passion to shake their countries with the gospel of Jesus.

Brenda Salter McNeil: The Powerful Witness of Solidarity

The Pursuit of Equality, Justice and Civility Involves Publicly Protecting Those Who Are Under Threat in These Racially Charged and Politically Divisive Tmes.

The Discipline of Listening for God

The discipline of listening to God requires you to actively expect God to speak to you.

Mark DeYmaz: Update for Success

In spite of otherwise good intentions, many churches are still governed by the metrics of the last century.