7 Female Heroes in the Bible
August 7th, 2014

7 Female Heroes in the Bible

Jennica Stevens

When I ask people about their favorite Bible characters, I often get the same answers: Moses, David, Paul, Peter with the occasional Noah or Daniel. Don’t get me wrong. These are great guys. But the Bible also includes the stories of some great (and often overlooked) female role ...

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5 Bible Verses About Rejoicing
July 29th, 2014

5 Bible Verses About Rejoicing

Lisa Goetz

As followers of Christ, we should rejoice always, in good times and bad. Easier said than done, right? Fortunately, in Paul the Apostle we have a steadfast model for finding joy in times of great struggle through trust in Jesus. In his mission to spread the Christian faith, ...

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Worship Pastor Lincoln Brewster Shares His Story and Heart for God
July 25th, 2014

Worship Pastor Lincoln Brewster Shares His Story and Heart for God

Maria Wolf

Christian singer, songwriter and guitarist Lincoln Brewster walked away from a high-powered rock-n-roll career to serve Christ and others. He never looked back. Instead, he’s used his God-given talents to reshape the sound of worship music, having made a lasting impact on the entire genre. He will release his ...

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Why do we celebrate “Christmas in July”?
July 24th, 2014

Why do we celebrate “Christmas in July”?

Lisa Goetz

There are many theories about how and where the “Christmas in July” concept started. Some say it began in the southern hemisphere, where the real December 25 Christmas holiday falls during the heat of the summer. So the celebration offers people the opportunity to put up decorations and ...

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7 Tips to Help You Take the Sting Out of Bullying
July 22nd, 2014

7 Tips to Help You Take the Sting Out of Bullying

Dr. Jo Clifford

Bullying. Its become all too common today. We read stories of teenagers who are cyber-bullied and kids who are bullied in the schoolyard. We hear of bosses who bully their employees to intimidate and disempower them. At one time or another, weve all experienced bullyings sting. Maybe ...

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Jesus: Rebel Rouser or Peacemaker?
July 18th, 2014

Jesus: Rebel Rouser or Peacemaker?

Maria Wolf

What was life like for the Jews under Roman rule and how did it shape Jesus’ message? To find out the answer, we consulted biblical scholar Phil Towner, PhD, who peeled back centuries of time. The Romans--who had a military presence in Palestine--were masters at taxation, levying ...

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Afraid and Scared? God Will Help You
July 17th, 2014

Afraid and Scared? God Will Help You

Maria Wolf

When my aunt was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer seven years ago, we were all plunged into panic, fear, anxiety and sadness. She was young—only 49. Her illness followed the typical course of many patients with her disease: surgery, chemo, radiation, more chemo and more radiation. Eventually, the treatments ...

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Bring your tattoos to church
July 15th, 2014

Bring your tattoos to church

Maria Wolf

Tommy Kyllonen is pastor of Crossover Church, a beacon of hope in the middle of urban plight. Tommy Kyllonen, pastor of Crossover Church, was a pastor’skid who knew the power of the Word in his life. As a teenager, though, ...

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