Marriage & Relationships: 20+ Resources
When marriages are loving and faithful, they point people to Jesus’ unending love for us (see Ephesians 5:25-33). When marriages fall, they propel debris and destruction like a crumbling tower […]
10 Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the core elements of Christianity. There is no other religion or supposed deity that offers forgiveness as God does. Forgiveness is the “intentional act of ceasing […]
A Merry Christmas in a Divided World
Kids start learning long division in 4th-5th grade. This is also around the same time many of them will learn about even longer divisions that apply to our world. Maybe […]
Stolen Jesus
Stop me if you have heard this one before…. “Belgian authorities are mystified over a brazen theft over the weekend from a Christmas Nativity scene of an icon of infant […]
3 R’s of Reconciliation
As a guy who has spent many years in the military, I love acronyms. Physical training, or PT, is something we did five days a week in the military. The […]
Connecting Our Church’s Vision to God’s Global Mission
How do we and our churches awaken to the vision of God’s global mission to save people from every nation, tribe, and people? It starts with being a disciple of […]
A Few Keys to Reconciling Broken Relationships
How to Reconcile: 3 Keys to Restoring Broken Relationships Begin by acknowledging the brokenness, because healing can’t start while the damage—or your part in it—is minimized or denied. Humility replaces […]
Sermon on the Mount: Contempt
Contempt: Jesus’ Heart-Level Call to Reconciliation Jesus links contempt to the whole spectrum, from anger and “Raca/Fool” name-calling all the way to murder as its ultimate expression. Rather than policing […]
Everybody Is Recovering from Something
Recovering — Steps to Spiritual Health Powerlessness led to trust in God, beginning a Scripture-shaped transformation marked by honest surrender and dependence on His strength. Through the twelve steps—surrender, confession, […]
A Tragic Choice for a Hill to Die On
Hill to Die On — Unity, Discernment, and Essentials Grounded in Jesus’ example (John 6; John 12), believers relinquish inferior battles to pursue the cross-shaped mission that bears lasting fruit. […]
6 Hidden Signs of an Unhealthy Marriage
6 Hidden Signs of an Unhealthy Marriage and What They Reveal Emotional distance often begins subtly, turning relationships into routines that lack real connection and spiritual intimacy. Neglecting forgiveness and […]
Critical Race Theory: Friend or Foe?
Critical Race Theory — Gospel Framework for Discernment Amid its move from classrooms to culture, CRT now shapes public discourse and even school curricula, prompting fair, informed evaluation. Grounding the […]
Church Leader, We Are So Thankful for You
Church Leader — Encouragement for Uncertain Times Through conflict, elections, and a pandemic, you pursued unity, protected the vulnerable, and kept people connected while trusting God. Scripture-shaped leadership preached truth, […]
What Are Christians Doing on Social Media?
What Are Christians Doing on Social Media — Practices for Digital Witness Algorithms often inflame division, so disciples pursue humility, self-control, and allegiance to Jesus when posting or debating. Open, […]
Peter, Paul, and Race
Peter, Paul, and Race — Gospel Unity Lived at the Table Grounded in Galatians 2:14, the piece insists racial unity is a core gospel conviction, not an optional add-on. From […]
A Reckoning for the Church
Reckoning for the Church — Repent and Reconcile Names the harm: judgmentalism and political coercion left many as casualties who need healing, not campaigns. Demands repentance: the church must own […]
Intersectionality, Christianity, & Why Reconciliation > Reversal
Reconciliation in a Divided Age Jesus reframes suffering by confronting it with compassion, turning “just the way things are” into restored life and calling disciples to serve the least of […]
Racial Reconciliation & Church Unity – Part 1 of a Conversation with Bob Russell
Racial Reconciliation in Church Leadership Bob Russell recounts bridge-building efforts—joint services, grants to inner-city churches, and partnerships—while admitting greater intentionality was needed. Pastors are encouraged to seek elder unity, state […]
A Four-Word Solution to Reach a Divided Nation
Divided Nation in Missionary Engagement Adopting a missionary posture reframes culture wars by affirming the good, naming the broken, and pointing to Jesus over partisanship. Centering on King Jesus moves […]
God Sent Me a Friend: Part 3 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race
3 Way Conversation about Race: Lessons in Friendship and Justice Honest friendship and listening break stereotypes, as Jim and Mike’s dialogue replaces defensiveness with empathy. Practical steps include doing your […]
Racial Division in the Church: Part 2 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race
Racial Division — Church Unity Insights After a church split exposes racial lines, the conversation examines why integration without inclusion still wounds the body. Instead of “colorblind” approaches, the piece […]
Changing Worldviews on Race: Part 1 of a 3-Way Conversation about Race
Worldviews on Race — Stories of Change Growing up in segregated spaces and media narratives, Jim formed harmful assumptions that hardened after a MLK Day incident. Mentors, service, and listening […]
Confronting Racism in the Church: Part 2 of a Conversation with Anthony Walker
Racism in the Church and Gospel Reconciliation Stories of pain expose ongoing mistreatment; churches must name racism as sin, repent, and match apologies with action. Ephesians 2 centers unity at […]
Racism Cuts Deep: Part 1 of a Conversation with Anthony Walker
Racism Cuts Deep Part 1 in Personal and Faith Realities Racism continues to shape painful realities in families, churches, and communities. In this discussion, Anthony Walker emphasizes that racism is […]
Can Churches Have Friendly Dialogue with the LGBTQ Community?
LGBTQ Community Bridge-Building Insights Lead with humility and honesty. Admitting weakness lowers defenses and opens space for friendship, evangelism, and discipleship. Serve together on shared causes. Working side-by-side for the […]
Church Leaders Need Friends
Church Leaders: Friendship Practices Progress from acquaintances to closest brothers with growing time, trust, accountability, and vulnerability. Speak truth with grace, sharing weaknesses and guarding confidentiality to deepen real ministry […]
Are You Finding Your Value in Victimhood?
Are You Finding Your Value in Victimhood — Moving from Isolation to Fellowship From a chance Craigslist encounter, the author shows how clinging to a victim identity breeds bitterness and […]
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable
The Killing of Botham Jean and 2 Kinds of Unthinkable — Faith’s Response News of the shooting lays bare a grievous injustice and nationwide grief. Brandt Jean’s courtroom forgiveness and […]
Peace
Peace in the Bible and Why It Still Matters Today Peace means more than no conflict. In Scripture, “shalom” refers to wholeness, security, and well-being—not just silence or safety. God […]
From Hurt to Healing
Hurt to Healing – How God Transforms Pain into Purpose Those closest to us can hurt the most. Emotional pain often comes from those we love, but God offers restoration […]