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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.

3 Spiritual-Sounding Phrases Church Leaders Need to Stop Using

Can something that sounds spiritual actually hinder real spiritual work?

What Things Make a Church Appealing to Young People?

Eight things that keep young adults coming back

3 Evangelism Lessons From the Front Lines

What Saddleback Church has learned about outreach

Things I Wish Someone Had Told the Younger Me

Five things in five areas I've learned with age that I wish someone had told me.

God Uses Messy People

He is not daunted by your imperfections.

3 Lessons I Learned From Being a Horrible Church Staff Member

Fresh out of seminary, I had a lot of pride that hurt my pastor.

An Insidious Mindset That Could Be the Death of Your Church

A pattern of thinking that will keep you and/or your church from thriving