Parents don't determine who their kids become. They steward them into who they're meant to be.One of the most common myths in parenting books—you see it everywhere—is that parents are responsible for who their children turn out to be. Proper input yields proper output, or so the... READ MORE »»
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Everyone thinks you've got it together. But inside, you're asking, "Am I enough?"No matter how good we look to others, the nagging voice of self-doubt is hard to shake. We ask questions like:If people really knew me would they still accept me?Will I be rejected when I can't... READ MORE »»
Pitch the Christian dating rulebook out the window. There's a better way!No matter what you might have heard, God didn't mandate a divine way to date. What He did do, in the Bible, is lay out principles for wise and healthy relational living among believers. His boundaries for us are wise... READ MORE »»
After your faith has fractured, let what takes its place be the real thing . . . at last.Somewhere along the way, the Christianity you knew began to crumble. You began to suspect your faith was misplaced. Disillusionment set in. Churches hurt you. Their people failed you. Christian institutions... READ MORE »»
Can joy come from suffering?We think of suffering as the worst of all evils. Our culture tells us to avoid it at all costs. But can suffering produce growth in us when we learn to endure it . . . then value it . . . then allow God to redeem it?John Perkins' response to suffering at the hands of... READ MORE »»
Some people make theology complicated. Here's what you need to know.Theology can be intimidating, full of big words and lofty ideas. Yet theological terms aren't just for professors to argue about in the ivory tower. These powerful words have important meanings for the everyday... READ MORE »»
You've got Bible questions. We've got answers.The Bible is full of great truths for our lives . . . and also, if we're being honest, a lot of mysteries that we don't understand. You've probably wondered about these questions many times. You'd like good answers. Just keep it... READ MORE »»
Nothing could hurt worse. But even in the darkness . . . there's hope.The pain of suicide loss is indescribable. It seems beyond survival. Yet with faith, perseverance, and the tools of brain science, there is a way through. It will take time. It will take struggle. But hope is real, for there... READ MORE »»
If you aren't innovating, stagnation isn't far away.Ministry leaders carry the burden of keeping their organizations lean, focused, and relevant. The stakes are especially high for churches and other organizations that fulfill the Great Commission. When souls are on the line, there's no... READ MORE »»
You speak God's truth when you counsel. But do you also communicate His grace?The Christian counselor or pastor plays an important role in helping people process the trauma they've experienced. Too often, a client leaves the counselor's office with feelings of guilt and shame. They feel... READ MORE »»
Don't just do the right actions. Build habits—and watch your life be transformed.Many books try to help you do the right actions. But the real key to life transformation—for yourself and then for others—is building habits that become part of your life. Because habits don't... READ MORE »»
Kids don't just learn one way . . . and that matters a lot for homeschool parents.One of the benefits of a home education is a curriculum designed to fit each student. But that means knowing how your child learns. Not every child receives knowledge the same way. It's up to the teacher to... READ MORE »»
When Spurgeon speaks, you'd be wise to listen.The great London preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon had a lot to say during his four decades of ministry at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. And beyond his mighty voice, Spurgeon's pen churned out countless words of biblical interpretation and... READ MORE »»
When Spurgeon speaks, you'd be wise to listen.The great London preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon had a lot to say during his four decades of ministry at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. And beyond his mighty voice, Spurgeon's pen churned out countless words of biblical interpretation and... READ MORE »»
What does the Trinity have to do with missions? As it turns out . . . everything.Too often, we put theology in one part of the Christian life and missions in another—and they never meet. A doctrine like the Trinity belongs in the "intellectual" realm, while missions belongs with the... READ MORE »»
I'm surrounded by people at church . . . so why do I feel so alone?You show up at church every Sunday. You see people you know. You listen to a sermon together. And then you go home feeling just as isolated as you did before. What's going on?We all know that a church is supposed to be a... READ MORE »»