God Cares How You Grandparent

I entered my season of grandparenting somewhat unprepared. I was certainly aware that our four sons were now grown men. They were nearing the finish line with college, preparing to start their careers, and interested in marriage and starting their own families. But...
God Cares How You Grandparent

God Cares How You Grandparent

I entered my season of grandparenting somewhat unprepared. I was certainly aware that our four sons were now grown men. They were nearing the finish line with college, preparing to start their careers, and interested in marriage and starting their own families. But...

How Will We Be Remembered?

How Will We Be Remembered?

Acts 20:17–35 says this: Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving...

2 Ways to Prepare for the Antichrist

2 Ways to Prepare for the Antichrist

What do we respond to the depictions of the Antichrist in Revelation 13? John records this vision to strengthen the church. He’s writing to congregations, just like ours, who live in real cities, with real families, with real governments, with real religious beliefs....

Does Silence Make Me More Like Jesus?

Does Silence Make Me More Like Jesus?

How would you describe Jesus? When author Dallas Willard was asked to describe Jesus in a word, he said: “Relaxed.” When we see Jesus, we don’t see someone in a rush. And yet, most of us who follow him are constantly hurried. It’s hard to know exactly what Jesus did...

Why I’m Staying on Social Media

Why I’m Staying on Social Media

Is social media worth our time and attention? How can we think biblically about the digital world that is at our fingertips? Author Joanna Kimbrel (The Gospel Coalition) shares the story behind her decision to use social media, saying, “God can redeem even social...

4 Encouragements From Revelation 11

4 Encouragements From Revelation 11

Revelation 11 is full of pictures and reminders of God’s might and his goodness. The chapter ends with another image of God’s glory. In verse 19 we see a temple that’s open. The ark of the covenant is visible, something that was never the case in the Old Testament....

Is Facebook Discipling Your Church Members?

Is Facebook Discipling Your Church Members?

How technology shaping us? How do we use this powerful tool with wisdom? We’ve invited Jason Thacker to speak at our annual THINK conference about wisdom and technology. Jason challenges us to approach technology use with the question "We have to ask ourselves how we...

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