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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
Reviews

You Must Read This A More Meaningful Story

Arron Chambers reviews Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years and reflects on how its challenge to live a more meaningful story inspired real-life changes in…

Arron Chambers · October 26, 2011
Moments with the Savior
Reviews

You Must Read This A Priceless Discovery

Mark Atteberry reflects on discovering Ken Gire’s Moments with the Savior and explains why its writing and insights into the life and ministry of Jesus made it his…

Mark Atteberry · October 25, 2011
Simply Christian by N.T. Wright
Reviews

You Must Read This A Spiritual Retreat

Becky Ahlberg reflects on N.T. Wright's Simply Christian, a clear and accessible book that refreshed her spiritual life while providing practical material for introducing others to foundational Christian…

Becky Ahlberg · October 25, 2011
how to read New Testament Epistles
Theology & Bible

Getting the Most from the Epistles (Part Two)

Matt Proctor offers five practical questions for reading New Testament Epistles, emphasizing literary context, historical background, careful word study, the wider teaching of Scripture, and the connection between…

Matt Proctor · October 24, 2011
New Testament Epistles
Theology & Bible

Getting the Most from the Epistles (Part One)

Matt Proctor explores how to read the New Testament Epistles as personal, passionate letters, paying close attention to their literary forms, rhetorical tools, context, and emotional character.

Matt Proctor · October 22, 2011
Church Life

My Opinion about Opinions

When Christians elevate opinions to essentials, disagreement can threaten unity. Karen J. Diefendorf turns to Romans 14 and 15 for a better way: grace, deference, and right relationships.

Karen J. Diefendorf · October 20, 2011
Standard Lesson Commentary
Church & Ministry

Bringing the Word to Life for Nearly 60 Years

Explore the history of Standard Lesson Commentary, its roots in the Uniform Lessons, and the Bible study resources that have equipped Sunday school teachers across denominational lines.

Jonathan Underwood · October 19, 2011
temple of the Holy Spirit
Theology & Bible

Swiss Army Knife or Sword of the Spirit?

Jim Eichenberger examines 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 in its grammatical and biblical context, challenging a familiar interpretation of what Paul meant when he called believers the temple of the…

Jim Eichenberger · October 15, 2011
meeting God in Scripture
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Savoring the Conversations

Jan Johnson reflects on how slow, attentive reading of Scripture becomes a meeting place with God, shaping an ongoing conversation with him and forming us into people who…

Jan Johnson · October 14, 2011
special needs church ministry
Church & Ministry

Treasures in Jars of Clay

Broad Creek Christian Church’s Jars of Clay program demonstrates how churches can welcome children with autism and other special needs into worship, Bible learning, and the life of…

Debra Ingram Haagen · October 13, 2011
Christian foster care ministries
Family & Relationships

Rescuing Children at Risk

Christian residential child-care ministries offer children affected by trauma, abuse, and family crisis a safe home, practical support, unconditional love, and opportunities to experience the transforming power of…

Karen Wingate · October 11, 2011
leadership lessons from Steve Jobs
Church Leadership

Getting the Job Done

Steve Jobs was no angel, but his remarkable leadership offers lessons for Christian leaders about inspiring people, thinking long term, taking risks, pursuing quality, and focusing on those…

Mark A. Taylor · October 7, 2011
Book of Job
Theology & Bible

Jobian Musings

David A. Fiensy offers three readings of the book of Job, exploring how suffering challenges assumptions about blessing and leads believers toward a deeper understanding of God.

David A. Fiensy · October 7, 2011
healthy elderships
Church Leadership

Commonsense Suggestions About Elders

Chuck Sackett offers five practical suggestions for building healthy, effective elderships rooted in biblical shepherding, authentic relationships, accountability, care for people, and strong leadership through congregational change.

Chuck Sackett · October 4, 2011
church leadership
Church Leadership

A Parable of Two Churches

Chuck Sackett uses the contrasting stories of Parr and Samlet to illustrate how church leaders can hinder or nurture young leaders—and the difference faithful partnership can make.

Chuck Sackett · October 4, 2011
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