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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.

The Messy Beauty of the First Christmas Tree

Throughout the Scriptures we find attempt after attempt to stop the Messiah’s arrival.

7 Helpful Skills for Pastors of Growing Churches to Cultivate

Each of these skills can be developed with intentionality.

The Right Kind of Excellence

Is our pursuit of excellence driven by passion or perfectionism?

Hope Was Born

May the mystery of the incarnation captivate your spirit this Christmas season. —The Editors

How Your Church Can Boost Its Bottom Line

Why churches need business plans.

The Missing Piece of the Church Planting Puzzle

What does it take to create movement and accomplish the mission of Jesus?

Seeing the Vulnerable Among Us

To help people, we have to truly see them.

Jesus: A Lifespan for Eternity

A college-age poet once wrote, "Christmas has no meaning and its message is a loss, if you fail to see the manger overshadowed by the cross." And so we wonder: What did the Creator see when he entered his creation?