How Can Unmarried Christians Bless the Church?
Our impact and ministry for the kingdom of God does not start when we get married, nor when we are…
Category: Get Serving
5 Delicious Recipes—and 5 Ways to Serve Others this Holiday Season
Today, as I walked into the local craft store, I was immediately assaulted by the aroma of cinnamon pinecones while…
The Proof of Genuine Faith: What We Do Matters to God
We have bumper stickers and Christian messages everywhere in our culture. But what good is it if we display or…
The Generosity of Nehemiah
The World is Hurting I believe the world is hurting. One way that I think we can show our hurting…
What the Bible Says About Peace
The world is desperate for peace. Peace is something we’ve been seeking forever, really, and we have tried all kinds…
Living as “Sent Ones”: Apostles, Disciples
Just as Jesus sent his 12 disciples, he is now sending all of his followers to do this work. Jesus…
My Challenge: Pray for and Thank your Pastor
Today, I want to propose something counter-cultural: I want to challenge myself and you to pray for and appreciate our…
Learning to Be the Church
What difference might it make if instead of planning more church programs, we initiated more projects next door? Jesus challenged…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians, Part 3: Extreme Hospitality
Let us be a church that is known for hospitality, for how we love our family and our enemies. Let…
Lessons from Egyptian Christians, Part 3: Being a Missional Church
In downtown Cairo, Kasr al Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC) stands as the largest evangelical church in the entire Middle East,…
Teach Your Kids Compassion (Christian Parenting Series, Part 3)
As parents, we must lead by example, and help our kids empathize with those in need by showing them what…
How to Raise Grateful Kids (Christian Parenting Series, Part 2)
No parent sets out to raise an ungrateful, materialistic child who is totally wrapped up with things, but it happens…