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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

Leading After the Election

Asking questions and then listening was central to Jesus’ life and teachings.

An Unhealthy Exchange of a ‘Fix It’ Mentality

In a crisis, the innate reaction of most followers is to call upon a leader to solve the problem.

The Psychology of Atheism and the Gospel

The truth about God the Father is that He is our Father. A Father full of love and grace, mercy and compassion, truth and guidance.

The Journey of Leadership

Our conviction is that everyone has influence, and that includes you. We are committed to helping pastors, ministry leaders, business leaders, teachers, nonprofit leaders, essential workers and other Christ followers use their influence for kingdom purposes and to help bring hope to our world.

The Choice to be Glad

Paul is telling the Philippians to count their blessings and live in that space of gratitude and praise. To dwell in the promises of the Lord and his great love for us.

Pay Close Attention

When the apostle Paul told Timothy to hand ministry over to others, he instructed Timothy to find “the faithful who will be able,” not the able who may become faithful.

3 Ways to Raise Up Teen Gospel Activists

Teenagers can be equipped to be a powerful force for the gospel if we adjust our thinking.

Gideon Was Afraid

We use an expression like, “Put out the fleece” for some kind of process of seeking to know God's will by asking Him to provide a tangible, observable sign answering a question we have. That’s what Gideon did.