If someone yells at us, we tend to snap to attention and listen more attentively than usual. Sustained volume intimidates and concerns us. But sometimes volume is necessary to rouse our attention. The current
I love the church and I want it to succeed. But we cannot be passive. Every church must work hard at staying healthy. Unhealthy churches eventually die. Here are 100 unhealthy practices that can
As the 40 Days for Life campaign began last week in over sixty countries worldwide, it's necessary for us to consider the question: Should God’s people publicly protest abortion through prayer vigils? Not all
They say a picture is worth a thousand words! How true that is. Pictures capture moments in history and memories worth preserving. But pictures can also portray the state of our hearts. Increasingly social
If you tell a lie often enough people will believe it. 100 LIES PEOPLE BELIEVE: 1/ There is no evidence for God. 2/ The Bible is outdated. 3/ Love means accepting all choices as
Six weeks ago our church opened the doors to a new 800-seat Worship Centre. This construction project cost us several years of time, a ton of money, much prayer, and the involvement of hundreds
With the pending federal election rapidly approaching, Christians want to be clear minded about their voting choices. Political decisions are highly influenced by the moral values of elected politicians. Since citizens collectively elect politicians,
Many Christians believe that, because we are saved by grace through faith alone, it is pointless to teach/encourage/petition for public morality. The mindset is: "Why moralize people that don’t even know Christ?" This is
Imagine living in first-century Corinth, Smyrna or Ephesus. You and your family are looking for a church and so you arrange for a family meeting. You discuss your options, your preferences, and embark on
I am a big believer that God uses all sorts of personalities to advance his Kingdom. We see this in Scripture. Biblical figures display a wide array of strengths and weaknesses, cultural backgrounds, and