You Have the Answers
If you’ve ever thought that your neighbors don’t want to hear about God, you’re wrong. Ask.com, a question-based search engine, recently released the top 10 most frequently asked questions. The list is based on over a billion searches on their site since the year 2000. I was expecting to see silly questions, or childish riddles, but I couldn’t...... >Read More
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Responding to Bad Billboards
Are billboards an effective way of advertising? Maybe they work for Toyota to market their new SUV, or Warner Bros to market their blockbuster summer film. But are they effective for a church? What about an anti-church?
In an article titled "Atheist billboard provokes Oklahoman Christians" the Associated Press explains how a billboard paid for...... >Read More
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Tell Your Friends: Soul Cravings Chats
"Is it possible that God has been at work in your life all along?" - Erwin McManus
When Erwin McManus was speaking at the Power to Change staff conference, he suggested that this question would be a way to help a person begin to question their current view of God and life. It's a question that any honest person, even... >Read More
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Islam & Your Church
What does your church's response to its Muslim neighbors say to your community? No doubt you've heard about the so-called "ground zero mosque" (also referred to as a Muslim community center) which is planned to be built near the site of the 9/11 attacks in New York City.
Regardless of what your opinion is about the construction of this building...... >Read More
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Evangelism without Unnecessary Offense
There is a certain amount of offense that's inherent in evangelism. Greg Koukl puts it this way: "When dealing with non-Christians our responsibility is two-fold. The Gospel alone is offensive enough. We should not add more offense to it, as was done here. Neither should we take any of the inherent offense from it" (STR.org)
Our goal... >Read More
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Medicine & Evangelism
How can a person involved in the medical profession share their faith without being labeled intolerant?
For several years, my church has run the Alpha program as an evangelistic outreach. The easy part is running the program; the tough part is to get members of the congregation to invite their friends!
To encourage people to invite others,...... >Read More
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Easter? What is that?
Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before. When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn’t keep their eyes open. And they didn’t know what to say. Mark 14:38-39, NLT
Easter is quickly approaching! But do your friends and neighbors know what Easter is really about?
A recent Barna survey found...... >Read More
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