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3 obstacles for lapsed Christians ready to come home
There are millions of lapsed Christians in our communities, and (Hallelujah!) some of them are feeling the tug to come back. Many have weathered a storm in their lives. They have been down in the pit …
March 28, 2012 - Mitch Todd
Review: Money Strategies for Tough Times by Matt Bell
Recession … unemployment … upside down … more taxes … less savings … stress! These are the vocabulary words of the current season of life for many Christ-followers …
November 10, 2011 - Matthew Smith
How to talk about money, giving, generosity, and tithing in church? TOP 30 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Money is often the "silent subject" in many churches. Here is a list (and discussion video) of 30 small group or class discussion questions based on the 30-day generosity devotional, 7 Keys to Open …
September 28, 2011 - Brian Kluth
Review: Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus
Part of the Rethink Church series by Abingdon Press, Change the World seeks to recover the message and mission of Jesus. In this book, Mike Slaughter has crafted a powerful read that will leave the …
July 28, 2011 - Matthew Smith
3 Ways We're Failing Fathers in the Church
Are we at fault for why men don't go to church? According to researchers C. Kirk Hadaway and P.L. Marler, "Church attendance is increasingly a private matter, and it is correspondingly easier for …
May 26, 2011 - Doug Lawrence
Almost Isn’t Good Enough
Almost Isn't Good Enough is a call to live out the compassion of Jesus' heart in a world of suffering and hopelessness. A man who decided one day to make a difference globally writes about what he …
April 10, 2011 - Matthew Smith
Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship
Untamed is a shot across the bow to anyone who has let "mission drift" take over their heart and hands. Alan and Deb have written this book to remind us "the cost [of following Jesus] includes living …
March 21, 2011 - Matthew Smith
God is Always Going and Sending!
How many times have you read the New Testament book of Acts and wondered, "Why doesn't that look like my church?" Struggles with creating a "missional heart" in our flock seem to bring constant …
February 6, 2011 - Matthew Smith
CSI: East Texas
The CSI (Church Service Investigations) Team attended Sunday School and worship at an East Texas church that is finding ways to overcome a troubled past. Staff problems of the sort that make the …
January 16, 2011 - David Bowman
Science on the benefits of Gratitude
Expressing gratitude is a lot more than saying thank you. Emerging research has recently started to draw attention to its multiple benefits. People who are consistently grateful have been found to be …
November 24, 2010 - Josh Hunt