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“˜A Dream in My Heart”

What Are the Odds?

Living in the Spotlight

Wrestling with Faith and Disagreeing on the Bible

LeRoy Lawson reviews Christian Wiman's My Bright Abyss and Mark A. Noll's The Civil War as a Theological Crisis, exploring personal doubt, suffering, biblical interpretation, slavery, and the…

Our Target? Everyone

Should churches focus on a target demographic? Eddie Lowen explores Peter's encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10 and 11, challenging congregations to welcome people across cultural boundaries and…

Safety

Jim Tune explores why emotional safety matters in church relationships. Drawing on Ray Ortlund, Larry Crabb, and Crucial Conversations, he explains how honesty, patience, and vulnerability help create…

Does Your Ministry Have a Right to Exist?

What makes a ministry worth continuing? Mark A. Taylor draws on Shelly Palmer's critique of Yahoo to challenge church leaders to evaluate their mission, distinctive value, quality of…

The Limits of Relevance

Jim Tune explores why cultural relevance alone cannot overcome resistance to the gospel. Drawing on Mark Sayers' Disappearing Church, he calls Christians to develop deep spiritual roots and…

Creating the Integrity of the Church

Mark A. Taylor examines declining public trust in churches and argues that personal integrity matters. Drawing on Peggy Noonan and 1 Peter 2:12, he challenges Christians to strengthen…

Welcome Home, Syrians

Jim Tune recalls Canada's warm welcome of Syrian refugees and shares a touching encounter between an elderly refugee and his family dog, revealing how simple acts of kindness…

Passing the Tests

Mark A. Taylor reflects on spiritual discouragement, temptation, illness, and grief. Through Scripture and examples of faithful leaders, he explores how prayer, perseverance, and spiritual maturity help believers…

The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (8)

Three Christian leaders recommend unforgettable sermons addressing pastoral leadership, depression in ministry, and homosexuality and marriage. Arron Chambers shares their selections and explains why these messages made a…

Happy New Year?

Joe Boyd shares seven practical choices that have helped him pursue greater happiness, including exercise, healthier eating, therapy, supportive relationships, thoughtful career planning, examining personal beliefs, and giving…

Praiseworthy Parable Continues to Inspire

Professor Lee Magness explores the prodigal son through Scripture, cultural history, and artistic expression. Discover how paintings, literature, music, and other creative works can deepen engagement with Jesus'…

Grandview Sharpens Focus for Local Missions

Grandview Christian Church's JCServe program transformed local outreach through lasting partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community ministries. Discover how volunteers build relationships, mentor children, support families, and connect…