Jared Byas: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us From Loving Like Jesus
Love Matters More (Zondervan)
Books
The Tug-of-War Between Truth in Love and Truth
Speaking the truth in love is not about telling people where they are messing up. Its about demonstrating truth by your love and loving people by walking in the truth.
Do You Want to Get Well?
You Are Never Alone (Thomas Nelson)
Daniel Hill: 9 Ways to Expose and Resist the Racial Systems That Divide Us
White Lies (Zondervan)
The Parasite of White Supremacy
Excerpted FromWhite LiesBy Daniel Hill Its not likely you meditate on the idea of parasites oftenreally, why would you? But when it comes to the core message of this book, its the perfect place to start. Lets begin with some important facts about white supremacy as a parasite. For instance, did you know: […]
11 Steps for a Successful Digital Detox Plan
I am convincedfrom scientific research, from personal experience, and from counseling teensthat any attempt to replace anxiety and depression with peace and joy must have a successful digital detox plan for getting our digital devices and social media under control. All the research indicates that our overuse and misuse of digital technology is one of the greatest causes […]
J. Todd Billings: How Embracing Our Mortality Frees Us to Truly Live
The End of the Christian Life (Brazos Press)
Live Like You Are Dying
Excerpted FromThe End of the Christian LifeBy J. Todd Billings We are all dying. This seems obvious enough, at least in the abstract. Yet in our day even this abstraction is denied by some. A Silicon Valley research foundation called SENS pursues the ambitious mission to “prevent and reverse age-related ill-health.” “I think it’s reasonable … Continued
5 Pitfalls to Avoid in Developing Small Group Leaders
Excerpted FromLeading Small Groups That ThriveBy Ryan Hartwig, Courtney Davis and Jason Sniff Both pastors and leaders indicated to us that their greatest needs are recruiting and developing leaders. Even though ministries are spending a ton of time and resources discussing strategies for developing small group leaders, there still are not enough effective leaders. If we […]
The Love and Truth of Gospel Political Decisions
Excerpted FromCompassion & ConvictionBy Justin Giboney, Michael Wear and Chris Butler No one makes political decisions from a neutral position. To make a policy decision is to choose certain values and goods over others. Political decisions are inevitably informed by a certain worldview or outlook. When Christians arent applying biblical principles to their political opinions, the gospel political decisions framework is crucial, […]
