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Keep Calm and Minister

Can you pass the "Timothy Test?"

4 Ways God’s Spirit Leads His People

We don't always have the full picture, but discerning how God is leading you is not unclear.

4 Reminders for Discouraged Parents

Parenting can be hard, so let these truths encourage you.

Becoming a Multiethnic Church Is Costly, But Worth It

When the Bridge Church in Wilmington, North Carolina, made an intentional move to become multiethnic, we started losing people.

Stewardship of Nature

Politicization has invaded our thinking to such a degree that when it comes to environmental concerns and challenges, responsibilities and commitments, we think about our political moorings before we look to what the Bible actually says.

The Church of Today

Relevant churches are the churches that tend to the tangible needs of their community, caring for the “least of these” and working for the common good.

Heaven Celebrates Every Repentant Sinner

Heaven throws a party for every sinner who repents. When God celebrates in Heaven, surely His people should celebrate on Earth!

How Christians Should Respond in the Age of Skepticism

Here are ways to be be a faithful witness in an age when fewer and fewer people are identifying as Christians.

Scripture Has No Easy Explanation for Pain

When in trouble, we do not run to one who has never known sorrow. Instead, we seek out the one who has known failure and heartache and has gotten to his feet and is still on the job. This is the one who will understand and can counsel us.

The Labor of Faith

Walking with Jesus means that rejection and suffering are sure to come. But it is these exact seasons that strengthen your faith.

Self-Focused Statements to Avoid

We must be careful not to let pride be the motivation in building our seat of influence. Or in taking credit that belongs to Him and should be shared with others.