Imagine you've never heard of Jesus. Never read the Bible. Never been to church before. Until now . . . Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Church
As we consider what kind of relationships we can have within our church bodies, let's look at this unusual word in Philippians 2. Continue Reading …
I remember the first time someone asked me, “So what has God been teaching you lately?” Continue Reading …
I’m going to take you back to English class, but just for a quick visit. I promise we’ll be in and out in no time . . . Continue Reading …
She held the small booklet in front of my face. Her tone was angry, but not quite to the volume of yelling. "How dare you hand this out!" Continue Reading …
It’s fine to take all kinds of issues into consideration as you decide on a church home for your family. Here are a few of the issues I’d put on my list . . . Continue Reading …
When a child with autism enters your church, a few minor accommodations can make all the difference for the child and the family who loves him. Continue Reading …
Have you ever had a gripe with someone in a position of spiritual leadership? Learn from Miriam, who became jealous of her little brother Moses. Continue Reading …
The apostle Paul's appeal for someone to "help these women" in their conflict is for us today, too. Continue Reading …
Do you ever sit in church on a Sunday morning, picking apart the message or the preacher in your mind or not getting anything out of the sermon? Continue Reading …
Do you go to church with any single adults? Hopefully these ideas will foster a stronger connection between unmarried people and their local congregations. Continue Reading …
Think about your pastor’s wife for a moment. Does she measure up to the standards for what you think a pastor’s wife should be? Continue Reading …
Is the church accomplishing its mission of making disciples? Equipping believers? Evangelizing the lost? It seems we can't even keep our own kids. Continue Reading …
I remember when my family got a swimming pool, a trampoline, and a ping-pong table. We splashed and jumped and more for days, but soon, we lost the wonder . . . Continue Reading …
Without hesitation, I would say Priscilla was a gifted, strong, and intelligent woman. But I want us to observe a few things as we consider this True Woman. Continue Reading …
As you read today's post, I just ask that you prayerfully consider what I've presented with a gracious heart ... Continue Reading …
Not much gets in the way of my Thursday night routine. After over a year, I've grown to look forward to this night of the week almost more than any other. Continue Reading …
Imagine you’ve never been to church, never heard of Jesus, never read the Bible. You notice a lot of cars pulling into a building and decide to check it out. Continue Reading …
Sunday is not a chance to take a break from family—it's a chance to serve our true family. Continue Reading …
Though our ordinary work may not always be risky or radical, quiet faithfulness and willing service might just be the very thing God has ordained for us today. Continue Reading …
We know that our pastors are supposed to love us well. Do we love them well in return? What are some of the ways we can love our pastor? Continue Reading …
I invite you to read an email Nancy wrote to a friend who was considering leaving her church . . . Continue Reading …
One of the most debated church issues is "women's roles." I'm going to wade in today to discuss women's role in the church. Continue Reading …
Your child smeared oatmeal on the only outfit that seemed to fit you this morning. You go back to change and realize there’s a run in your pantyhose . . . Continue Reading …
They often miss the mark. Their families know it and their congregations do, too. But they continue to go public with God's ways, standards, and norms. Continue Reading …
I didn’t hear the hurt behind the words as she called out good night. It never occurred to me that she is part of a mission field right in my own back yard. Continue Reading …
Being a part of the body of Christ means it's not all about you. You are a small and indispensable part of a whole, just like the woman in the pew behind you. Continue Reading …
Ask God to allow you to see the Church from His perspective and fill you with hope for His purpose in this "Great Mystery!" Continue Reading …
Are you fed up with the church? Is it no longer relevant to your life? If so, read on. Continue Reading …
Although she could barely mouth her painful story, her communication was loud and clear: The Church had let her down. Continue Reading …
Are you an accountable member of a local church? Are you committed to discipline and being disciplined according to biblical standards? Continue Reading …
The following letter is from my current pastor’s wife, Holly. I love it. Continue Reading …
In our zeal to champion the people and causes we love, I can't help but notice that we sometimes seem to have missed something that matters deeply to God—unity. Continue Reading …
A doctor, a drug abuser, a plumber, and a pastor’s wife walk into a church . . . Sounds like the beginning of a really bad joke, right? Continue Reading …
What if you long to serve in a certain capacity, but you haven’t been asked? Five guidelines to help you wait for God’s timing with a willing spirit. Continue Reading …
Don’t give up on Christ’s Bride. Why not? Here are seven biblical reasons. Continue Reading …
Your church home won’t be perfect, but making a commitment to a local church matters. Continue Reading …
Christ’s Plan A for our sanctification and the world’s redemption is the local church. Not the cyber church. Not the podcast church. Not the blogosphere church. Not even the Facebook church. Continue Reading …
Tether yourself to other women who want to follow Jesus and link arms with women who help you keep your eyes on Christ. Continue Reading …
The Church doesn’t just need entrepreneurs; the Church needs stick-with-iters. We don’t need more sharks in the Shark Tank. We need fishers of men. Continue Reading …
Not many of us can say with certainty what God has supernaturally equipped us to do. If you’re struggling to know what your spiritual gifts are, here are four things to consider. Continue Reading …
Choosing to gather with God’s people to worship Him is a choice we can make with joyful expectancy, knowing it’s for our growth and His glory! Continue Reading …
A fresh perspective on the way church is designed to be a support system for us as believers. Continue Reading …
The church has a responsibility in the #MeToo movement. Continue Reading …
Are Sunday mornings stressful around your house? Here are practical ways young families can experience more Sabbath joy. Continue Reading …
Can God work through us individually? Yes, of course. But there is abundant blessing in allowing His glory to shine through us corporately. Continue Reading …
The Church is suffering greatly—by her own hands. Here are some thoughts for her. Continue Reading …
In caring for those who have been abused, let us be true representatives of our kind Shepherd. Continue Reading …
Are you ready to admit that though you’re hungry for a Christian experience, your true starvation is for Christian community? Continue Reading …
When women neglect their spiritual gifts, the Church will fail to be all God has called her to be. Continue Reading …
30-Day Praying for Your Pastor's Wife Challenge
Your pastor’s wife needs encouragement, friendship, support, practical help, and most of all, earnest prayer. Be part of her prayer support. Continue Reading
30-Day Praying for Your Pastor Challenge
Pastors cannot win the battle alone; they need committed intercessors to lift them in fervent, specific prayer. Be part of his prayer team. Continue Reading
Follow Your Spiritual Leaders
God's Word identifies the attitudes and actions we are to display toward our spiritual leaders. Continue Reading
How to Get the Most Out of Your ...
Do you ever struggle to get anything out of a sermon? Read practical suggestions on how to prepare your heart before you even go to church. Continue Reading
How to Pray for Your Church
Pray for your local church: pastoral leadership, purity, passion, perseverance. Continue Reading