Why Are Most Churches Still "Segregated"?
Do you feel like an outsider at your own church?
CNN reports:
Nine of 10 churches are segregated, according to an analysis by Christopher P. Scheitle and Kevin D. Dougherty published in the August addition of the journal Socialogical Inquiry. For the purposes of the paper, "segregated" meant 80 percent of a church's members were of one ... >Read More
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Depression: Illness or Spiritual failure?
Angry, frustrated and confused, I boarded a plane for Southern California. My dear friend and mother-in-law lay in a hospital bed with the shadow of death hovering. As I sat on the plane numb and expressionless. I cried, “Lord, where are you? Can’t you see my wounded heart?” I wanted to scream instead of cry, “LORD, I CAN’T... >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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Church After University
Sadly, many young people who go away from home to university never return to their home church, or any church. If you've graduated recently and are wondering how you can get integrated back into the church of your youth, or another church wherever you are living now, perhaps hearing about the experiences of others who have been in your... >Read More
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I Only Feel Alone at Church
A few years ago I was attending a fairly large church. In early September we had a ministry fair in the gym. There was popcorn and small children running around and little tables set up for each of the church’s outreaches and activities. As I made my way round the gym I came to Ladies’ Bible Study table. “Oh... >Read More
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5 Ways to Care for Others
"Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God." 1 John 3:18-19, NLT
Most churches want to help & care for others, but don't know how to start.
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Tithing in Tough Economic Times
Well-known Christian authors/pastors, like Rick Warren and Francis Chan, are known to "reverse tithe". Instead of tithing 10%, they tithe 90% of their income. This is possible because they earn large amounts of money from their books and other sources. Although the graciousness and commitment of these men should be commended (they are of course...... >Read More
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Building Christian Community
What does your community say about who you are? What do you... >more
Keeping the Job-Finding Faith
Every week in the USA, nearly half a million people apply for... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)