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
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 >
Can You be Counted on by Others
Feel like you’re lacking confidence lately? Not feeling brave in the face of adversity? Talk about it confidentially with an online mentor. “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!” Matthew 25:23 (NLT) Real servants […] 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 >
Don’t Settle for Happiness; Aim for Joy
Lacking joy in your life? Take our online interactive Bible study “Struggling with Contentment.” “Whatever happens, dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you joy …” Philippians 3:1, NLT A man once told me that he’d broken up with his fiancé because she didn’t make him happy enough. Mind you, he was happy with […] Read More >
Don’t Understand? Trust God
Read our article about trusting God when we don’t know why things are happening: “Trusting God through the Seasons of Life” “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 You may be […] Read More >
Every Nation: Thinking “Others” instead of “Self”
Serve others online … become a part-time volunteer with TruthMedia! Many opportunities are now available. [display_podcast] “Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults” 1 Corinthians 14:20 The Bible says, “My friends, stop thinking like children. Think like mature people…” (1 Corinthians 14:20, CEV) Children only […] Read More >