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5 Fun Easter Gift Ideas for Friends and Family
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3
The joy of the Easter holiday season is upon us. This time of year, it is hard not to celebrate with the flowers emerging from their winter hiding spots and the birds’ cheery chirps in the morning. There is so, so much to be grateful for. And to top it all off, the Easter season is a time to reflect and remember…
Why Do Churches Focus So Much On Families?
In an era of evangelicalism where there are church ministries built around the idea of “family,” marriage has become the focus of countless books and sermons and “family friendly” entertainment has become synonymous with “Christian” entertainment, is there a risk of distorting what the biblical inte
How to Tell Your Family That You Are An Atheist
With more Americans identifying as not religious, holiday conversations around faith and family can be fraught
Will We Know Friends and Family in Heaven?
Will we keep the relationships we have made on earth when we're in Heaven with God?
How Pastors Discern Their True Friends
Pastors must work to maintain friends in the church. The stakes are too high. The result of isolation is depression, burnout, or moral failure. You can’t be wise on your own. You need God’s Truth and good friends.
How to Make Good Christian Friends
When we spend time with others who are pursuing the Lord, their passion, love, and example encourage us in our own journeys. The opposite is true, when we spend most of our time with people who are not pursuing righteous living, then we can begin ...
Are You Too Christian for Non-Christians?
Many Christians find over time that they have fewer non-Christian friends and acquaintances. Here are seven simple steps to boost your personal evangelism.
Why You Should Stop Telling Students to Invite Their Friends
Inviting friends who don’t know Christ to youth group is actually not a great idea at all.
It’s a Lie What Friends are Telling You
{Devotional} It’s a lie what friends are telling you. If you haven’t heard the sentiment, “God won’t give you more than you can handle,” consider yourself among the fortunate. This attempt for comf…
Finding Faith and Friends in the Mess of Life
By Rev. Carrie Antczak* Life is messy. Often times, those who are yet to experience faith community, or who have not experienced it in a long time, fear that their mess is not welcome at church – b…
Who are your 5 Blessed Friends?
Which kind of friends do you have really? Click to find out now!
Can Christian Men and Women Be Friends?
Some say absolutely not. Some say it’s a must. The Bible presents a third and better way for men and women to love one another in the church.
Finding friends who help deepen your faith
Deep, mutual, honest, encouraging, faith-building friendships are worth the time and courage it takes to find and maintain those relationships.
Know Your Bible: How to Choose Your Friends
7 Suggestions for Pastors and Spouses to Find True Friends
That’s true about what they hear from a pastor too<br>If the pastor talks about his personal life, shares a concern – heaven forbid shares a sin or weakness – people talk<br>I’ve personally been burned several times by trusting the wrong people with information. It’s wonderful to think a pastor can be totally transparent with everyone, but honestly, especially in some churches, complete transparency will…
How to Talk About Jesus with Friends of Any Faith
Have you ever found yourself talking about Jesus to someone of a different faith, but struggled to come up with anything to say?
How to love your single friends well
Recently, I wrote an article clarifying the theology of singleness and marriage as well...
How Should Christians Respond to 'Fake' Friends?
Since we choose our friends, we need to choose them carefully. As Christians, we should be a friend to everyone; however, for our deeper friendships, we need to be careful about who we confide in. Do not let yourself be trapped in the realm of...
Is This True? "Pastors Can Make the Worst Friends"
One young pastor has come face to face with a truth about himself.
Couple finds helping feathered friends rewarding
The Pyles believe God will give you a sign of what He wants done and sometimes it can be as obvious and loud as a hawk crashing into your window.
Five Reasons You Should Be Friends with Religious Sisters
Known for their good habits, sweet dispositions, and effervescent beauty, religious sisters and nuns are a remarkable gift to our Church. Their love of Jesus and their passion for sharing the Gospel (
