Men, what are you looking for in your local church? (Lightstock file photo) I am often asked, "Why are the men leaving the church today?" Sometimes it comes out as, "What can we do to keep the men of this church?" or "How can our church reach more men?" There is no easy answer, but in this article I would like […]

Paul the apostle shared scriptural principles to put anxiety under your feet. (iStockPhoto) I was sitting in the center of the long room, at one of the fancy new electric typewriters. It was a timed typing test in my first semester of typing class. She said go, and I could not keep up. In one of my finest moments, I […]

Robert Levy (l) and Graham Power     A lot is said these days about Christian businessmen and ministry in the marketplace. Entire ministries have grown up focused on this. We featured this topic as the cover story in the most recent issue of Ministry Today magazine.   This is a story about a different type of marketplace ministry—more than […]

When it comes to immigrants, Donald Trump simply doesn't get it. (Reuters file photo)     This week I preached at a pastors' conference in Brookings, South Dakota. Before I arrived I assumed the sponsoring church, Holy Life Tabernacle, would be a mostly white congregation, since South Dakota is 82 percent white. But, when I walked into the Sunday service, […]

"I don't love you anymore," are the most painful words anyone can hear. How does this happen with Christians? (Charisma archives) I know we said, "'Till death do us part.' But, I just don't love him anymore." Those are painful words, spoken in a marriage counseling session. How can that be? How is it possible for a man and a […]

Overlooked or underestimated by people? Read this. (iStockPhoto | Josea Reyes) You are not normal. Is this statement surprising? Or does it perhaps carry a negative connotation? It doesn't have to. The reality is that you are an anointed child of the Most High God, the Creator of all things seen and unseen. This means you are a potential threat […]

Here's how to 'train up a child in the way they should go.' (iStock photo) Research and experience both support the truth that parents are the single most important factor in determining a child's view of God and whether or not faith will become a cornerstone of his or her adult life. Although it is a great responsibility, moms and […]

Fasting and praying on a regular basis can be a life-changing experience. (Lightstock) What if one simple act—one singular dedicated effort or sacrifice—could better your life, your soul forever? What if that sacrifice took just an hour or two or even an entire day? Would you do it? Would you consider it worth it? What if that very sacrifice could […]

Delayed obedience is simply disobedience. (iStock photo) Procrastination is the devil's best friend. The devil knows that delayed obedience is disobedience. The devil knows "tomorrow" never comes. Many people have missed salvation not because they rejected it, but because the devil convinced them to just put it off for a little while. He convinced young people that they have plenty of time. […]

The modern-day church is filled with pharisees. (Lightstock) "The Pharisees and certain scribes who came from Jerusalem gathered around Him. When they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is, ritually unwashed hands, they found fault. For the Pharisees and all the Jews, unless they wash their hands ritually, do not eat, keeping the tradition of the elders. When they […]