Fasting Defined
How is fasting defined? Fasting is taking something highly significant to us and deciding to lay it aside or postpone it temporarily for a spiritual purpose. It can involve abstaining […]
Should a Christian Celebrate Halloween? Two Bible Stories.
Should a Christian Celebrate Halloween? Two Biblical Lenses Halloween’s history blends Samhain practices with All Hallows’ traditions, which explains why Christians often disagree. Acts 8 and 1 Corinthians 8 offer […]
What Is a Disciple?
What Is a Disciple: A Biblical Framework for Following Jesus What Is a Disciple? A disciple is someone who follows Jesus, trusts Him in faith, and begins their journey through […]
Sermon on the Mount: Manipulator Defined
Manipulator Defined: Jesus on Oaths, Truth & Trust Manipulator Defined reveals how everyday oaths become tools of control, creating trust while secretly preserving personal “wiggle room.” By exposing manipulative speech, […]
How to Pray When You Don’t Know How You Feel
How to Pray When You Don’t Know How You Feel: A 4-Emotion Prayer Practice How to Pray When You Don’t Know How You Feel begins by naming what’s sad and […]
7 Preaching Trends Needed in 2022 More Than Ever
7 Preaching Trends Needed for Bold, Authentic Preaching in 2022 Unity-centered preaching strengthens the church by calling people back to Jesus’ mission over cultural division. Kingdom-sized perspective fuels hope when […]
The TikTok Challenge and a New Authority Over Gen Zers
TikTok Challenge: Troubling New Authority Over Gen Z in a Digital Age Online crowds can become a new authority as teens perform reckless acts to gain a moment of viral […]
The Barbell Strategy and the Church in the New Covid World
Barbell Strategy: How Churches Can Thrive After Covid Churches can move beyond the lukewarm middle by structuring ministry for high-commitment discipleship instead of mediocre programs. Deep spiritual formation happens through […]