The Purpose-Driven Life, The Passion of the Christ, and The Chronicles of Narnia were three global success stories shaped by effective marketing...
During Advent, we are waiting for the one who is the Son of David, the rightful king of Israel. Psalm 89 accentuates...
When we began our devotional study of Ephesians 2:1-10, I mentioned that I felt a sense of excitement similar to what I'd...
Throughout Isaiah we see God’s vision, not only for the people of Israel, but also for all peoples. Though his salvation is focused upon Israel, it is not for Israel alone. Isaiah 5...
This content is part of the Ruth and Parables curriculum, an 11-week integrated sermon and small group series on faith and work...
Twelve years ago, ornamental horticulturist Bruce Neary got the news no valued employee wants. He was being laid off. His employer, a...
For years I was stuck in a mindset that placed an irrationally high value on ministry while under-appreciating God’s interest in using...
How we connect Jesus to neighbors, friends, and coworkers.
The ancient Israelites rubbed up against the Canaanites and their fertility religion. Part of this religion involved sexual rites on mountains and hilltops, often under sacred trees. Many of the...
Burrowing its way to the light of this particular transition awaits a beautiful new beginning. We can't wait to see what it looks like.
To bring the communal aspect of salvation to life means a reorientation of our minds and wills from self-serving to community-serving. Do...
Many years ago, I heard the theory of entropy applied to relationships. Their quality has a tendency to decline over time, this...
“The center of God’s purpose is the Church,” Bill Hybels said. I was attending Willow Creek’s Leadership Summit as a seminary student...
“But now I am sending for many fishermen who will catch them,” says the LORD. “I am sending for hunters who will hunt them down in the mountains, hills, and caves.” Jeremiah 16:1...
You and I are unique. I can't prove this, but I believe it. We hear phrases like "very unique" and "more unique," but we cannot in fact compare uniqueness. To be unique is...
After increasing tension with his father-in-law and a business separation in which both men acted less than admirably, Jacob left Laban. Having...
Every believer in Christ has a primary audience of one.
I suppose there are some people who find it easy to submit to others, but many of us struggle with the imperative...
We tell stories, short histories of people living out their faith in daily life. Jesus told parables, a kind of story that...
Spring is an exciting time to be a sports fan. Baseball’s opening day is around the corner (not counting the games played last weekend in Australia between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks), the NHL’s.....
