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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

What Do You Focus On?

Jesus said, “No one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows” (Matthew 24:36 NLT).

Don’t Miss the Everyday Opportunities God Sends You

Jesus was always ready to be 'interrupted' to fulfill his mission.

How to Handle a ‘Dark Night of the Soul’

I intentionally reflect on God’s care in the past. That’s what the psalmist did in Psalms 42-43: he remembered the past good times of worship even when he struggled with present-tense despair.

Walking Away From Salvation

The final verdict on anyone’s salvation is when their final breath is taken.

Lausanne Daily Dispatch: Powerful Worship and a New Seoul Statement

Where the worship at L4 has captured the hearts and imaginations of the delegates, my hope is this same spirit can permeate our theology.

What Do We Really Mean When We Say We Love God?

Need-love and gift-love were the marrow of the Christianity of my youth, and these two things are a part of the love of God.

Simply Doing Your Best With What You Have

We can probably agree that excellence matters. And we probably all want to be the kind of people that bring excellence in everything we do.

From Addition to Multiplication

“If a discipling culture runs through a church, then everyone can reproduce themselves in a short time.” -Pastor Victor Adeyemi