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Why Are Christians Mean Online
Culture & Public Square

Why Are We So Nasty on Social Media?

Why are Christians sometimes so mean online? Joe Boyd examines 10 reasons social media conversations turn hostile and challenges believers to replace digital cruelty with patience, kindness, and…

Joe Boyd · September 19, 2015
Spirit of God in suffering
Theology & Bible

Just Breathe

When suffering leaves us exhausted, how does God's Spirit sustain us? Through Job's story, Jim Tune reflects on spiritual endurance, depression, and the quiet strength found in simply…

Jim Tune · September 16, 2015
appreciating church volunteers
Church Life

Volunteers: They”re Vital!

Church volunteers sacrifice valuable time to serve their congregations. Mark A. Taylor reflects on the demands they face and why church leaders should recognize, encourage, and appreciate those…

Mark A. Taylor · September 15, 2015
Jesus' compassion for the world
Christian Living

Paralysis, Condescension, or Love?

Do Christians see the world as an enemy or through the compassionate eyes of Jesus? Jim Tune challenges judgment, hostility, and spiritual pride, calling believers to respond to…

Jim Tune · September 9, 2015
good enough parenting
Family & Relationships

Parenting Predictable, Not Perfect

Perfect parenting isn't the goal. Discover why family stability, involved fathers, and supportive relationships matter more than flawless parenting—and how local churches can encourage parents and help children…

Mark A. Taylor · September 8, 2015
Work: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor
Reviews

Working for the Glory of God

Bob Mink reviews Ben Witherington III's Work: A Kingdom Perspective on Labor, exploring biblical teaching on vocation, ethical employment, and the balance between work, rest, worship, and play.

Bob Mink · September 3, 2015
Every Good Endeavor book review
Reviews

Work: A Part of Gods Plan

Bert Crabbe reviews Timothy Keller's Every Good Endeavor, exploring how work fits into God's original design and why everyday occupations carry dignity, purpose, and opportunities to serve others.

Bert Crabbe · September 3, 2015
withholding encouragement
Christian Living

Emotional Stinginess

Withholding encouragement can reveal deeper resentment, jealousy, and insecurity. Jim Tune challenges Christians to move beyond cynicism, recognize the gifts of others, and practice the generosity of sincere…

Jim Tune · September 2, 2015
Christian leadership and integrity
Church Leadership

Chasing after Integrity

When Christian leaders disappoint us, does it mean they lack integrity? Mark A. Taylor explores the difference between human imperfection and moral failure, urging forgiveness, self-examination, and a…

Mark A. Taylor · September 1, 2015
church leadership wisdom
Church Leadership

Back to the Present

Great church leaders learn from the past without becoming trapped by nostalgia. Eddie Lowen explores generational wisdom, the dangers of romanticizing history, and the importance of engaging today's…

Eddie Lowen · August 31, 2015
Family & Relationships

Behind My Back

When friends talk behind your back, is it always gossip? Jim Tune shares a personal experience that reveals the difference between betrayal and genuine concern, and the surprising…

Jim Tune · August 26, 2015
Communion and church unity
Theology & Bible

Recognizing the Body

What does it mean to examine ourselves before Communion? Mark A. Taylor explores Paul's warning to the Corinthians and the connection between the Lord's Supper, church unity, and…

Mark A. Taylor · August 25, 2015
Best Sermons Christian Leaders Have Heard
Church & Ministry

The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (2)

Four Christian leaders share unforgettable sermons that shaped their faith and ministry, highlighting powerful messages about God's love, the Holy Spirit, spiritual renewal, and compassion for people beyond…

Arron Chambers · August 23, 2015
N. T. Wright book reviews
Reviews

Powerful, Prolific, and the Professor

LeRoy Lawson reviews three thought-provoking books exploring Genghis Khan's leadership, N. T. Wright's engagement with contemporary issues, and Richard B. Hays's insights into reading the Old Testament and…

LeRoy Lawson · August 22, 2015
Story of God production
Mission & Evangelism

Story of God for All Mankind

What began as a church sermon series became Story of God, an eight-person theatrical production bringing 16 biblical stories to life through creative performance, with a vision for…

Jennifer Johnson · August 21, 2015
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