You Don't Have to Dread Conflict
Every church will experience conflict at some point. But it doesn't have to destroy you. In fact, conflict can be an incredible opportunity, if you know how to seize it. Unfortunately, very few churches use the opportunity well, but your church can.... READ MORE »»
Featured Books for Review
A Lost Book from J. Oswald Sanders Now Re-Released with a Beautiful New Cover
"The complex strains and problems which the Christian encounters in the contemporary world find their answer, not in tranquilizers or stimulants, but in a correct understanding and application of scriptural... READ MORE »»
Funny stories. Make-you-cry stories. And all of them show us something about ourselves and our Savior we can never forget.
-Dr. Tony Evans, President, The Urban Alternative, Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
Kids have a way of saying things adults would never say and revealing... READ MORE »»
Quiet the voices of "not good enough" and step courageously into guilt-free homeschooling
Many homeschool parents have a long-term relationship with self-doubt. "Did I make the right decision?" "Could someone else do this better?" "Am I robbing my kids of... READ MORE »»
A Lost Book from J. Oswald Sanders Now Re-Released with a Beautiful New Cover
"Many true lovers of the Lord are beset with a sense of inadequacy and failure in living the Christian life as it ought to be lived. … they yearn to know Christ better and serve Him more worthily. It is to... READ MORE »»
More time to teach what matters most
Don't waste time explaining the basic details of every story while you're teaching. Have your students learn them through the Bible Workbooks. The Workbooks are full of exercises, questions, and maps that ensure students have the fundamentals down... READ MORE »»
More time to teach what matters most
Don't waste time explaining the basic details of every story while you're teaching. Have your students learn them through the Bible Workbooks. The Workbooks are full of exercises, questions, and maps that ensure students have the fundamentals down... READ MORE »»
What separates happy marriages from miserable ones?
Surprisingly, it's not healthy communication. It's not conflict resolution skills. It's actually the size of the marriage's joy gap.
Joy Gap
/joi gap/ (n.)-1. The length of time between moments of shared joy
When... READ MORE »»
Build high-trust ministry partnerships that are effective and joy-filled
We've all seen fundraising and giving done poorly, but how do we get it right? Rob Martin was a grant maker for over twenty years and has been in and around the world of funding for a long time. He shares all that he... READ MORE »»
What to do when they say they're Christian but don't know Jesus
Whether it's the Christmas and Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we've all encountered cultural Christians. They'd check the Christian box on a survey, they... READ MORE »»
Parenting strategies you can be proud of
You know the feeling. You got frustrated, desperate, or overwhelmed and you reacted before you could think it through. Whether it's a one-time thing or it becomes a habit, we all parent in ways we don't like. But it doesn't have to continue.... READ MORE »»
How can you tell if you're actually growing?
Sure, when you're working on getting rid of a huge character flaw you can see progress, but do you ever wish you had a roadmap for the spiritual journey for the rest of the time? Do you ever feel spiritually dry—or like something's... READ MORE »»
Does your life ever feel like one series of rushed moments after another?
Do you want to feel more present and connected to those you love? Do you want to be able to listen without thinking the whole time of what you're going to say next? Do you want to feel less distracted, less busy, and... READ MORE »»
"Contemporary preaching suffers from a loss of confidence in the power of the Word, from an infatuation with technology, from an embarrassment before the biblical text, from an evacuation of biblical content, from a focus on felt needs, from an absence of gospel." Preaching, the practice... READ MORE »»
Western Civilization is wealthier, but it isn't happier.
We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth, but according to research, we aren't becoming happier. Families and communities are increasingly fragmented, loneliness is skyrocketing, and physical and mental health... READ MORE »»
Divisions, immorality, marital strife, spiritual gifts, money, wisdom, folly, and holiness—these may have been Corinthian problems first, but we need Paul's wisdom just as much today. But it can be confusing to read 1 Corinthians on our own. What we need is a guide—someone who can... READ MORE »»
There is nothing that can speak to the Christian's heart quite like the Psalms. These cherished songs lead us into worship, guide our lament, and teach us to pray. But they are even more vibrant when we understand the context, author's intent, and recognize what this means for our lives... READ MORE »»
The wisdom of Proverbs sometimes comforts and sometimes confuses. It contains some of our most cherished verses, as well as odd metaphors, and strange pronouncements that can feel cold or even cruel. What we need is a guide—someone who can explain the confusing bits and bring familiar... READ MORE »»
What should you as a Christian be thinking, saying, and doing? These are the questions we're all asking and that James is answering. And these truths shine brightest when someone is explaining their full context and why it all matters for us now. This is what the best preachers do, but you don... READ MORE »»
From Adam and Eve through to the patriarchs, the Bible is telling us who God is, who we are, and how we got into the place we're in now. But it keeps going, it tells us what God has done and is doing to redeem us. The stories of Genesis come to life when someone explains the significance of all... READ MORE »»
Why We Believe What We Believe
Like most Christian institutions these days, the Moody Bible Institute has a doctrinal statement. Yet sometimes we need a little more, because sometimes a paragraph just isn't enough—because you want to dig deeper, you want to know why. In Standing... READ MORE »»
Are your relationships all that you want them to be?
Do rough patches ever catch you by surprise, causing you to think Why is it so hard right now? Why is there tension? Was it something I did? Despite our best intentions, we all have blind spots—bad relational habits that are... READ MORE »»
You can't change the world, but you can prepare her for it.
Your daughter is facing challenges you never dealt with at her age! From skyrocketing anxiety rates to bullying on social media, the Enemy's lies are everywhere. How do you help the girl you love walk in freedom?
A Mom's... READ MORE »»
You can't change the world, but you can prepare her for it.
Today's girls face a number of challenges we never dealt with at their age. From skyrocketing anxiety rates to bullying on social media, the Enemy's lies are everywhere. How do you help the girl you love walk in freedom?... READ MORE »»
Catch A. W. Tozer's contagious passion for the Church of Christ
Church attendance is declining in the West today as more and more people declare that they can have God without His church. How did we get here, and above all, how do we move forward? In Church, the timeless spiritual... READ MORE »»
Everything you need to know about Scripture
The Wonder of the Word gives you a complete survey of the Bible and shows you how Scripture produces power in someone's life. It is the second book in the Kingdom Pastor's Library from Tony Evans and will reinvigorate your love for... READ MORE »»
The No-Nonsense Preaching Manual Every Pastor Needs
The first book in the Kingdom Pastor's Library from Tony Evans, The Power of Preaching will help you be faithful to the Word of God and preach with power and conviction. From the practice of preparation to learning to choose... READ MORE »»
Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages® (over 12 million copies sold),
Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning your coworkers' language of appreciation.
This book will give you the tools to improve staff morale,... READ MORE »»
Why can't I control my anger? Or stop overeating? Or wasting time online?
Why can't I seem to finish my projects? Or make progress in my spiritual life?
Why do I fall for the same stupid temptations over and over again?
When we fail, its easy to make excuses or blame our... READ MORE »»
Discover why the fundamentals of the Reformation still matter today
Why do people get so excited about a bunch of Latin phrases, that some guys in Europe came up with 500 years ago? Sure, those five Latin phrases have defined Protestantism for those 500 years, but why do they matter today? To my... READ MORE »»
What exactly does it take to make marriage strong?
Ron and Jody Zappia were on the brink of divorce. It was their first year of marriage and already things were falling apart. They desperately searched for anything that would help. And then, suddenly, everything changed.
Today, the Zappias... READ MORE »»