How to Find Hope When Life Takes An Unexpected Turn. Finding resilience in the face of life’s unexpected twists can feel daunting. Many people encounter pivotal moments that challenge their outlook and plans. These moments can stem from personal loss, health crises, or sudden changes in circumstances. Understanding how to Read more
When Trust Is Broken: Finding Hope and Healing After Becoming a Victim of Abuse. Childhood is meant to be marked by safety, love, and trust. But when that trust is violated through sexual abuse, the damage reaches far beyond the moment. Survivors often carry the effects well into adulthood, which Read more
Fun New Fundraising Ideas To Grow Your Church Community Are your church’s fundraising efforts feeling stale and uninspired? Small church groups across the country are discovering that thinking outside the traditional fundraising box can lead to more engaging and successful campaigns that build lasting connections within their communities. Modern fundraising Read more
What Happens When Machines Get Smart? AI and Faith: Can Technology and Belief Coexist? AI is no longer science fiction. It writes poems, answers questions, and even gives sermons. Some people call it progress. Others call it a problem. For people of faith, this raises big questions. Can a machine Read more
5 Church Outreach Ideas to Encourage Single Mothers Single mothers carry the burden of parenting, finances, and self-care independently without consistent support. Churches can be a part of the support system, offering spiritual and practical support to these courageous women. Through intentional interaction, compassion, and empathy, single mothers can feel Read more
“Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” We hear this everywhere, don’t we? Yet, so often, we rush our way through the holiday season with little thought about Jesus, the gift of His life, or the significance of His love. The wise men responded in immediate worship to the Read more
5 Ways to Live Your Life to the Fullest (Right Now) We found ourselves on an extended vacation at the beach a few weeks ago. It’s one of our very favorite places to go. For the most part, we rest, read great books, take long walks, sit under the umbrella Read more
An Apology Letter for Healing Your Church Hurt It seems like it was just yesterday. My younger brother was in trouble. It seemed he was regularly getting a spanking or having to atone for something he had done that day. I think I was about ten years old, and he Read more
4 Ways the Holy Spirit REVEALS Truth to You and Me My mother gave them to us almost every Sunday in church. They were the coolest little pencil puzzle books. If you would turn your pencil to the side and brush it back and forth across the page, an image Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, finding engaging ways to connect children with their faith can be a rewarding challenge. Fun Bible lessons for kids offer an exciting approach to nurturing both faith and creativity in kids. These lessons are not just about learning scripture but also about fostering a deep sense Read more
Maybe it was his Texas drawl. Or his huge smile. Possibly, it was the affirming way that he spoke. Whatever the case, I was a fan of Joel Osteen – for a while. Why I Stopped Listening to Joel Osteen (and others like him) I would catch him from time Read more
How Do You Love God With All of Your Heart? Do you ever think that sometimes we make being a follower of the Lord too difficult? We complicate it. We create long lists of things to do and not do. It’s not a bad thing to know them, but following Read more