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How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

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.

10 Things Worship Leaders Need to Stop Saying

“Are we ready to have fun this morning?” ... the answer is, “Probably not.”

Is the Church on the Wrong Side of History (Again)?

"Martin Luther King Jr. warned that when the church loses its voice for justice, it loses its relevance in the world."

10 Christian Social Justice Goals for 2017

"We are called to follow the path of Jesus, who points us toward the upside-down kingdom."

4 Ways to Be a Light of the World … on Social Media

"Can we reclaim social media? Can we redeem the opportunity we have at our disposal?"

4 Serious Temptations All Pastors Face

"God does not condemn you or me for our struggles, but he does want us to fight to live a holy life."

Is Hollywood Anti-Christian?

Phil Cooke: "To make a blanket statement that Hollywood is the enemy is a big mistake."

3 Insensitive Lies the Church Believes About Mental Health

"An understanding of these statements can help the body of Christ be sensitive to the needs of its members."

4 Reasons Attending Church Is a Must

"Here are four powerful reasons you should attend church weekly, and why church attendance can change your life."