Rick Warren
Rick Warren is the author of The Purpose-Driven Life and the pastor of Saddleback Church in California. As a pastor, he founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., in 1980 with one family. Today, it is an evangelical congregation averaging 22,000 weekly attendees, a 120-acre campus, and has more than 300 community ministries to groups such as prisoners, CEOs, addicts, single parents, and those with HIV/AIDS. Recently, the church fed 42,000 homeless people – three meals a day – for 40 days. Learn more about Rick at http://www.rickwarren.com/about.html
The Practice of Surrender
Struggling with temptations? Fed up with life? Questioning God? If so, and you need someone to talk to, contact an online mentor to talk privately. “If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing even to give up their lives to follow me.” Matthew 16:24 (NCV) [...] Read More >
10 Spiritual Questions and Their Answers
Question 1: Why is there evil in the world? If God exists, why is there evil in the world? You know, this is a difficult stumbling block and question for many people. The simplest way to look at this question is to examine God’s nature and his desire for mankind. Look at the logic. God [...] Read More >
Authentic Friendships
Learn how to be a better husband: Why not try our online interactive study series called “Love Busters“! “But if we live in the light, as God is in the light, we can share fellowship with each other. Then the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from every sin. If we say we have [...] Read More >
Become a Quick Listener
Go deeper by taking an online interactive study. Explore the many resources available for your spiritual growth and get personalized replies! “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19) The Bible says we should be quick to listen. There are [...] Read More >
Becoming like Jesus is a Slow Process
Would you like someone to walk alongside you on your spiritual walk? That’s what our online mentors are here for! [display_podcast] “This will continue until we are . . . mature, just as Christ is, and we will be completely like him” Ephesians 4:13, CEV Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth. [...] Read More >
Cooperating with the Holy Spirit
Talk with others online about spiritual issues or whatever’s on your mind in our online chat rooms. Daily live chats happen nearly every day. Let the Spirit change your way of thinking. Ephesians 4:23 (CEV) Throughout the Bible we see an important truth illustrated over and over: the Holy Spirit releases his power the moment [...] Read More >
Created to Become Like Christ
Need prayer? We’re always here for you! [display_podcast] “God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son … We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in [...] Read More >
Created to Become Like Christ
Our online chat room is almost always open. Feel free to drop in for our daily chats or whenever, just to talk. “God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his [...] Read More >
Discipleship: Renewing Your Mind
Study God online through our series of online interactive life lessons. [display_podcast] “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” Proverbs 4:23 (TEV) To change your life, you must change the way you think. Behind everything you do is a thought. Every behavior is motivated by a belief, and every action [...] Read More >
Don’t be Reluctant to Show Mercy
Need prayer? Our online mentors are ready to pray with you. Contact us for prayer and you’ll receive a confidential reply from a mentor familiar with your concerns. When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won’t give up in despair. 2 Corinthians 2:7, CEV We all need mercy, because we all [...] Read More >