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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

Terry W. Brooks: Building Ministry Around Needs—Part 1

“Service puts into practice what we learn when discipleship is integrated into worship.”

Terry W. Brooks: Creativity and Community—Part 2

“We want to prepare people to live a better life, the life that Jesus described as abundant.”

Seeing a Hopeful Future in the Midst of Relentless Challenges

How to Keep Going When the Hits Keep Coming

Faith Deconstruction and the Need for True Shepherds

Reaching a Generation That Is ‘Kissing Christianity Goodbye’

How Will the Church Respond to a Changing World?

New Needs Will Require New Models for Church

Honoring Governmental Leaders You Don’t Like

4 Ways to Submit in a God-honoring Way

Why Misguided Love Isn’t Really Love

Understanding What True Love Looks Like

The Problem With 4 Types of ‘Itching Ears’

And an Encouragement to Preach the True Word of God