Peter on Water: The Lesson Is Bigger Than We Think
Peter on Water and the Powerful Point We Keep Missing Peter on Water is less about Peter’s bravery and more about Jesus revealing himself as God, the one who treads […]
The Plague of Control in the Rural Church
Rural Church leadership that breaks the control trap Rural Church ministry is especially tempted toward control when small-town leadership roles overlap and familiarity turns exclusive. Instead of owning God’s church, […]
Theology for the Church: 3 Ways to Use Real Life Theology in Your Church
Theology for the Church as Fuel for Disciple Making Churches can use Real Life Theology as a practical small-group and discipling curriculum with built-in discussion questions. Preachers can teach theology […]
Adolescent Drug Use: Why Do They Do It?
Adolescent Drug Use and the Hidden Motivations Teens Carry Curiosity and the thrill of the forbidden can look harmless at first, but they can open the door to real danger. […]
Why did God take so long rescuing His people from slavery?
Rescuing His People from Slavery and God’s Purpose in the Delay Scripture shows God formed Israel’s identity through suffering so they would love foreigners with empathy. Deuteronomy ties God’s rescue […]
Thank God We Took Our Youth Seriously
Taking Our Youth Seriously and the Disciple Making Momentum We Can’t Ignore Most churches will keep aging out unless they intentionally disciple students into Jesus’ mission. Over time, sustained junior […]
Storytelling: What Are Conflicts in a Story?
What Are Conflicts in a Story? Why Tension Matters in Great Storytelling Conflict gives a story momentum by creating tension, raising stakes, and moving the plot toward resolution. Scripture shows […]
Faith Didn’t Heal My Daughter: A Deconstruction Story (Part 1: Jesus, My Best Friend)
Deconstruction Story: When Suffering Challenged What I Believed About God Mandy Parsons recounts how early faith, Catholic practice, and charismatic teaching shaped her belief that obedience would bring blessing and […]