All Christian disciples have one thing in common: As they carry the Gospel across the ocean and across the street, persecution will become the norm for those who choose to follow...
When God Says "Go" Rising to Challenge and Change without Losing Your Confidence, Your Courage, or Your Cool
Go. One small word. . .so much power.When God says, "Go," we face one of life's greatest decisions.When God says, "Go," we must face our fears. . .our excuses. . .and our...
Like Me or Not Overcoming Approval Addiction
Everyone craves approval, but when that desire becomes an addiction where nothing is ever good enough, it is time to step off the hamster wheel of people pleasing and seek the...
Not the Boss of Us Putting Overwhelmed in Its Place in a Do-All, Be-All World
Too much to manage and not enough time or energy to do it? Join the club.Life is a pressure cooker, and, more and more, being overwhelmed is just considered normal. But, truth be...
Praying for Boys Asking God for the Things They Need Most
What are your biggest concerns for your son? Instead of trying harder to change your boy's behavior or worrying about his future, enjoy the peace that comes when you pray...
The Seven Rings of Marriage Your Model for a Lasting and Fulfilling Marriage
Studies show that roughly one out of two marriages end in divorce. One of the reasons for this is couples today are not prepared for all – the good and bad – that may...
Teach Us to Pray
One of the most basic and vital dimensions of the Christian life is the practice of prayer. Frequently our prayers begin with a petition or request, so the content of our prayers...
Hello, Tomorrow! The Transformational Power of Vision
Vision calls you out from your past to participate in your future.Building on the teaching in her best-selling book Commanding Your Morning, Cindy Trimm shows readers how to...
Building the Body 12 Characteristics of a Fit Church
Just as a physically healthy person--at an ideal weight and with good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers--might not actually be fit enough to run a 5k, so churches can...
Shrink Faithful Ministry in a Church-growth Culture
Among followers of Jesus, great is often the enemy of good.The drive to be great-to be a success by the standards of the world-often crowds out the qualities of goodness, virtue,...
