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1. Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? SBC President Says It's Complicated ...

J.D. Greear, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, says that missionaries who suggest Muslims and Christians worship the same God may not be wrong. His remarks came as part of a YouTube video ...

Created on 06 May 2019

2. Why You May Not Be as 'Good' as You Think

Have you ever noticed that most Christians think they are pretty decent people? You know, we have all those "good" things to our credit: going to church, tithing, giving offerings, teaching Sunday school ...

Created on 05 April 2019

3. Biblical, Historical Reasons America Supports Israel

... ricans. Indeed, far outnumbering American Jews are millions of American Christians and others for whom support of Israel is a biblical obligation based on the imperative of Genesis 12:3 where God promises ...

Created on 27 March 2019

4. When Justice and Mercy Seem to Collide, These 3 Biblical Steps Will Help

Look around. Listen to the politicians. Read the headlines. Talk to your neighbors and coworkers. It won't take long before two themes emerge. Justice and mercy. But rarely do these two words occur in ...

Created on 29 March 2019

5. Was Jesus a Jew or a Christian?

Last week an extremely controversial initiative began in New York City. A digital billboard of monumental proportions was erected in Times Square. With more than 300,000 pedestrians passing through each ...

Created on 26 March 2019

6. Spirit-Filled Founder of C3 Church Global: Living in Holy Spirit's Power

"I believe you can be a supernatural Christian without being weird." Pastor Phil Pringle, founder of C3 Church Global, which now has churches in 112 countries, delivers a power-packed message on the Holy ...

Created on 25 March 2019

7. 6 Adoption Questions You Were Too Afraid to Ask

Adoption can be a daunting process, and it can be hard to gather all the facts about the process. Have you ever wanted more information about adoption but have been afraid to ask? Sometimes we feel as ...

Created on 27 February 2019

8. When Church Becomes a Problem, These 4 Reminders Will Help

It is tragic but too often true: If you want to start a fight among Christians, just start talking about church. One says, "I'm following Jesus, but I don't do church." Another says, "My church is right, ...

Created on 22 February 2019

9. How This Woman Carried Out the Great Commission—Without Even Realizing It

Recently, my pastor preached a series of sermons based upon the Great Commission. Jesus told his disciples, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and ...

Created on 21 February 2019

10. What to Do When Earthly Shepherds Disappoint You

...  possible abuse by 21st century pastor-shepherds. For years, many Christians have watched the Roman Catholic church struggle with a tsunami of scandalous charges. Accounts of gross sexual immorality b ...

Created on 21 February 2019

11. Why Kari Jobe Has a Giant Red X on Her Hand Today

Kari Jobe is among those who drew a giant red X on her hand today to raise awareness of human trafficking. Feb. 7, 2019, is Shine a Light on Slavery Day, and the End It Movement created a universal symbol ...

Created on 07 February 2019

12. Serious Errors Modern Christians Believe About Real Rest ...

What is rest? Is it just a well-deserved and greatly desired nap on a Sunday afternoon? Is it that magnificent week that you spend at the beach every year? Is it the opportunity to put your feet up after ...

Created on 18 January 2019

13. How Martin Luther King Jr. Still Speaks to Us Today

...  most segregated hour in this nation." While we may have made strides in this area, more than 50 years later, many Christians still worship God with people who look and act like themselves—racially, soc ...

Created on 20 January 2019

14. A Challenge for Today's Christians to Worship More ...

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior" (Luke 1:46-47). Song is a means of enjoying, honoring, recognizing and proclaiming God. Human beings were made to sing—we can all honor ...

Created on 15 January 2019

15. Why You Can't Live the Christian Life as a Lone Ranger

Few people experience lasting spiritual growth in isolation. God never intended us to grow alone. He created us with the need, desire and capacity for authentic intimate personal relationships because ...

Created on 14 December 2018

16. How This Popular Christian Artist Overcame Suicidal Thoughts, 'Insane Depression'

Christian singer Jamie Grace is known for her stunning vocals and upbeat personality. The 27-year-old performer routinely uplifts her peers with inspirational YouTube videos and chart-topping hits. But ...

Created on 12 December 2018

17. These Christians May Not Be as Different From You as You Think ...

Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part interview with author Darla Weaver about her new book, A Gathering of Sisters (Herald Press). To read Part 1, click here. Q: What does daily life look like for a Mennonite? ...

Created on 01 November 2018

18. The Only Way for a Christian to Become More Christlike

... nce upon the Spirit of God." Since Christ matured by the power of the Holy Spirit, it follows that Christians who take His name also mature by the same power. To put it simply: the only way for a Christian  ...

Created on 12 October 2018

19. 11 Reasons Why Christians Absolutely Should Not Celebrate Halloween ...

Many Christians celebrate Halloween. Some churches and pastors even do. I recently saw a church advertising they were having a Zombie Run. Seriously? God's House? This pastor does not celebrate Hallowee ...

Created on 21 October 2015

20. God Never Meant for You to Grow Alone

It's a very old song: "No man is an island. No man stands alone." In the body of Christ, that's especially true. You cannot become the person God created you to be without the role of others in your life. ...

Created on 10 October 2018