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October 2026

October 12, 2026

Prop Bet: Josh Howerton and Internet Trolls Who Hate Ladders

Rockwall, Texas' Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton received what may seem like unwarranted hate during...

August 2026

August 12, 2026

Biblical Masculinity: Jesus Already Nailed It

Biblical masculinity was not a response to "toxic masculinity," nor does it have anything to...

August 05, 2026

Why the Fastest-Growing Churches Get Worship Wrong

A Lifeway study says 75% of churchgoers like their worship style. But only one type...

July 2026

July 21, 2026

Evangelism Has Hit the Digital Mission Field Via Gaming

The mission field was never a place. It's people, wherever they've gathered. A well in...

June 2026

June 08, 2026

New US Study Says Only One Type of Church is Thriving Today

Despite 100s of denominations and 1000s of buildings, there's only one type of church growing...

June 02, 2026

Church Attendance Prevents Suicide and Has Other Benefits

Anxiety. Depression. Suicidal Tendencies. Instead of medicine and psychotherapy, consider church attendance. According to a...

May 2026

May 04, 2026

Pastor Greg Locke Committed a 1st-Degree Felony, Or Did He

Breaking News: Pastor Greg Locke has evidence of a child sexual crime and won't release...

March 2026

March 30, 2026

Bryce Crawford and Kenneth Copeland Sat Down for a Podcast

It's not the making of a joke. A chat between Kenneth Copeland and Bryce Crawford...

November 2025

November 17, 2025

Christians Must Work to Remove the “X” from Exvangelicals

The spreading Exvangelicals movement is still relevant, but many believers still aren't certain what it...

June 2025

June 30, 2025

The Biblist: The 5 Most Alarming Christian Challenges Now

What are the five main obstacles that get in the way of a global revival...

June 18, 2025

Study: Church Membership is a Little of This, Little of That

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock," but what if our church membership belongs...

May 2025

May 12, 2025

Exploring the Rich Papal History of “Pope Leo”

There have been 13 men named Pope Leo before Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo...

March 2025

March 29, 2025

Why Marvin Sapp Needs a Refund on His Minister’s License

Offerings in church are an act of faith. Holding someone against their will is a...

March 26, 2025

Fever Pitch: A Look at Church Giving Post COVID-19

One of the slowest things to rebound since the pandemic was not retail or restaurants...

February 2025

February 19, 2025

Methodist AME Church Wins Against “Proud Boys” Bigotry

It's fitting the "Proud Boys" wear masks. Since the actions from the Metropolitan AME Church...

November 2024

November 27, 2024

Vending Hope: How Giving Machines Are Lighting the World

If you haven't seen Giving Machines near your favorite holiday festivities, look for them. It's...

November 27, 2024

X-Machina: AI-Powered Jesus is a Thing in Switzerland Church

Faith is the substance of what we hope for in Christ. That is, unless we...

October 2024

October 16, 2024

Pastor Keion Henderson and Why We Shouldn’t Give to the Poor

When you give to God's people, should you expect something in return? Donations to the...

October 11, 2024

Why the Lost is Out of Reach and the Church is Out of Touch

Christians are used to talking about the Great Commission but are we assuming other people...

September 2024

September 25, 2024

Fallen Lone Stars: What’s Happening With Texas Pastors?

North Texas pastors are falling like dry leaves in the Spring, and no one can...

August 2024

August 27, 2024

Greg Locke Moving After Years of Making a Non-Joyful Noise

We are called to make a joyful noise unto the Lord in Psalms 98, but...

July 2024

July 17, 2024

When Was Moral Failure Added to a Biblical Naughty List?

A preacher falls from grace these days and with quickness, it's chalked up as "moral...

July 02, 2024

Our Fallen Leaders: Amazing Grace, But Where’s the Sound?

We are all God's children, but not all of us are leaders. Despite our walk...

June 2024

June 20, 2024

The Doctor Is Not In: Christian Leaders and Fake Titles

Titles, or earned honorifics, are everywhere in the business world. They connect people to perceived...

June 11, 2024

A Wage of Sin: Dr. Tony Evans Steps Away from Pulpit

Pastors deserve as much forgiveness as they minister to others, but Dr. Tony Evans believes...

May 2024

May 22, 2024

Here’s Your Sign: Texas Church Rigs Study for Traffic Light

For centuries, the local church has been the stalwart of the community and the conduit...

May 02, 2024

Study: 1 Million Young People Leave the Church Every Year

There are more young people, aged 25 and under, that believe in something other than...

April 2024

April 09, 2024

Mere Christianity and Those Who Don’t Act Like It Matters

Followers of Christ should adhere to a flawless set of standards. Yet, that's the problem...

March 2024

March 18, 2024

Is Being Woke Blinding Christians to the World?

Christianity isn't about being woke; it's about being waking everyone else up. So, why is that...

January 2024

January 26, 2024

Fleecing the Flock: Online Pastor Stole $3.2M from Followers

We want God's blessings, but many of us want it now! Sometimes, we must wait...