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March 2016

March 29, 2016

Why Is it So Important That the Resurrection of Jesus Is a Historical Event and Not a Religious Fairytale?

Fresh off of Easter Sunday, billions of people on this planet celebrated the death and...

March 24, 2016

5 Ways to Demonstrate the Spirit's Power in Your Life

If the gospel is to be shared through a demonstration of the Spirit's power (1...

March 21, 2016

The Missing Piece of Evangelism in Most of Our Churches

Why is it that in so many churches today evangelism is awkward, avoided by most...

March 18, 2016

Why I Choose Not to Drink Alcohol

I choose not to drink alcohol because of a Bible verse, but it's not the...

March 11, 2016

The Simplest (yet Hardest) Way to Reach the Next Generation

Does your church want to successfully reach the next generation? Here is the simplest (yet...

March 09, 2016

The Beauty of Synchronized Ushering

You haven't seen ushers in your church until you've seen synchronized ushering.

March 07, 2016

The 5 Biggest Church Lies I Learned Growing Up

I'm thankful for my heritage, but here are 5 big church lies I learned growing...

March 04, 2016

7 Ways to Prepare for Marriage While You're Still Single (Again)

Single but hoping to get married one day? Here are 7 great ways to start...

March 02, 2016

Is a Little Heresy Good for the Church?

Can a little chaos actually be good for your church?

February 2016

February 29, 2016

Will Spiritual Innovation Destroy the Church?

Can too much change destroy the church?

February 26, 2016

Stop Going to Church

Are you going to church or being the church?

February 22, 2016

Top 7 Excuses NOT to Give Money to the Church

People try to get out of giving to the church all the time. Here are...

February 17, 2016

10 Things That Will Ruin Your 2016 If You're Not Careful

Here are 10 things to watch out for as you plow ahead into 2016. Make...

February 14, 2016

The Right Person Myth

Since 'love' (Valentine's) is in the air, I'd like to try and debunk a very...

February 12, 2016

4 Things I Learned From the Philippians 4 Challenge

Last month I challenged my church to embark on the Philippians 4 Challenge, a 21-day...

February 10, 2016

10 Meaningful Things To Give Up For Lent This Year

Wanting to give up something for Lent this year? Here are ten meaningful things for...

February 03, 2016

5 Questions to Help Determine Whether Your Church is a Movement or a Monument

Is your church a movement or has it become a monument? Here are five questions...

January 2016

January 30, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 21 (Final)

This is it! You made it! 21 days ago you started down a path in...

January 29, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 20 (Friday, Jan 29)

Extra Credit: Give generously. READ IT “As you Philippians know, in the early days...

January 28, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 19 (Thursday, Jan 28)

Extra Credit: Restore relationships. READ IT “I plead with Euodia and I plead with...

January 27, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 18 (Wednesday, Jan 27)

Habit #4: Repeat daily. READ IT “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from...

January 26, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 17 (Tuesday, Jan 26)

Habit #3: Think on noble things. READ IT “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true,...

January 25, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 16 (Monday, Jan 25)

Habit #2: Pray with thanksgiving. READ IT “Do not be anxious about anything, but in...

January 24, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 15 (Sunday, Jan 24)

Habit #1: Choose to be joyful. READ IT “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will...

January 23, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 14 (Saturday, Jan 23)

HABIT #4: Repeat daily. READ IT “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from...

January 22, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 13 (Friday, Jan 22)

HABIT #3: Think on noble things. READ IT “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is...

January 21, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 12 (Thursday, Jan 21)

HABIT #2: Pray with thanksgiving. READ IT “Do not be anxious about anything, but in...

January 20, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 11 (Wednesday, Jan 20)

HABIT #4: Choose to be joyful. READ IT “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will...

January 19, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 10 (Tuesday, Jan 19)

HABIT #4: Repeat daily. READ IT “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from...

January 18, 2016

Philippians 4 Challenge: Day 9

HABIT #3: Think on noble things. READ IT “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever...