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I have seen and experienced many things that turn people off and cause them to leave and not come back. For most churches, I don’t believe they do these things with malicious intent, but when they happen, instead of welcoming the new visitor back, it pushes them away.

To be effective publicly, we must be efficient and diligent in our private studies. So, the question arises: how do I get the most from my Bible study?

Historically, the Church has ignored or even created mental health issues in its congregations through these ten things.

Have "sensational" gifts continued today, or did they pass away in the first century with the apostles?

We know that we must speak up boldly for the truth of God's word, something that feels harder and harder in our modern world. But how do we know when our discussion is veering from righteous boldness to sinful rudeness?

Confronting someone about a sin is uncomfortable. Yet, if we love the person and desire the best for him or her, we must say something.

The best people in your church might not be those you’d notice right away, but look carefully and you will find Christians who exemplify and model these 10 godly characteristics.

Teaching new believers to study the Bible is about more than handing them a reading plan or recommending a good study Bible. Churches have to create a culture in which people can learn how to engage Scripture. Here are a few ways churches can create that kind of culture.

God called him a “fool,” not because of any sin he had committed, but because his days on earth were done and all his effort was for nothing. It wasn’t punishment; it was just a statement of fact. The man’s number was up. His ticket was called. His bucket was kicked. There was no “because” whatsoever; it was just his time.

Feel like you’re snapping more than usual? You’re not alone, and Scripture has real answers for the rage simmering inside.

Too many believers stay dependent on spiritual milk, easily offended by inconvenience, and dependent on emotional stimulation. This article challenges the Church to call Christians beyond comfort and into lasting maturity, formation, responsibility, and Christlike endurance.

If you or a family member or friend needs healing, here is a prayer you can pray today.

Biblical illiteracy is no longer merely an educational weakness; it is a theological crisis affecting how Christians understand Scripture, God’s covenants, Jesus’ Jewish identity, Israel, and the church’s mission. This article argues that Christian colleges and seminaries must recover the Bible’s unified narrative, restore confidence in Scripture, and prepare future leaders to engage Israel and the Jewish people with theological clarity.

The debate about how women should lead within the church has existed since the early days of the church. This topic continues to propel debates on social media and divide denominations. Here is an overview of what several of the largest denominations believe about women serving in leadership positions within the church.

For five days, we will follow Solomon’s train of thought throughout Ecclesiastes. What was he thinking? Or better yet, what was God thinking we needed to learn and heed through the word He gave Solomon? Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Marinela Malcheva