Prayer & Fasting: Real Life Theology with Renée Sproles
Renée Sproles sat down with Michael Eagle, co-author of “Prayer & Fasting,” and his wife, Michelle. Together, they discussed the spiritual benefits, as well as the difficulties you may have while fasting for a purpose. They also gave guidance on…
How to Make a Difference Starting with You: Be Holy
If you want to be a difference maker, you’ve got to be okay with being set apart in your lifestyle, or, as the Bible puts it, “Be holy.” How can Christians make a difference in a bleak time? In my last article on this topic (“3 Ways to Make a Difference in Your City”), we...
William Butt
Sermon on the Mount: Why Philanthropy & Prayer in Secret?
Why would Jesus tell us to practice our righteous acts such as giving and prayer in secret? It’s a crucial test of the heart. “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt. 6:1...
Jeremy Bacon
Who Jesus Is: A 15-Scripture Tour Through Who He Is and What He Does
Jesus gets talked about and quoted a lot, but have you ever wondered who Jesus is? This 15-Scripture tour walks us through who Jesus is and what he does. The number one goal for a follower of Jesus is to know him (Phil. 3:7-10). So here are 15 Bible passages to help you get to...
John Whittaker
The Crisis in Ukraine – a Call to Prayer
To understand the current crisis Ukraine faces, it is helpful to look at its troubled history. Here’s a quick intro on what to know about Ukraine and how to pray for it. If you typed Ukraine.com in the address bar of your browser, navigated to the history section of that site, and read the first...
Stephen Brownlow
Who’s Constantine the Great? The Story of the Emperor and the Church
Who’s Constantine and what should we think of the relationship between him and the church? Constantine the Great is remembered as the first Christian emperor of Rome. His conversion to Christianity led many Christians to ask for his interventions into church matters. The result was some theological clarity (i.e., the Council of Nicea) as well...
Daniel McCoy
The Gospel: Good News for Cultural ‘Christians’?
Is the gospel good news for people who claim Christianity but who don’t actually trust and follow Jesus? Since a lot of Americans hold to this watered-down version of the gospel, we need to do a better job of articulating the real thing. I have the numbers of our local funeral homes in my phone....
Jim Frech
The Power of Stories: Real Life Theology with Renée Sproles
The second episode of Renée Sproles Real Life Theology series focuses on the hold that stories can have on all of us, whether we realize it or not. Author Paul Skidmore gives his perspective on how to spread the seed…
Renée Sproles
Renée Sproles
Are We There Yet? Here’s an Invitation to Join a Groaning Creation.
Just as we are invited to join all creation in glorifying God, we are also invited to join a groaning creation in crying out to him. Hearing “Are we there yet?” from kids in the backseat had always sounded whiny to me. But this particular evening, I was in the backseat too, wondering how long...
Daniel McCoy
Is Christian Nationalism Faithfulness? 4 Lessons from the Constantine Years
What is Christian nationalism, and is it a current problem? A healthy patriotism becomes American Christian nationalism when it draws an essential connection between the US and Christianity and then uses that connection as a primary means for moving the kingdom of God forward. We can learn much about Christian nationalism’s allure from the Constantine...
Daniel McCoy
Three Things to Learn from Curtis Sergeant About Disciple Making Movements
Curtis Sergeant has had a tremendous influence in disciple making movements around the globe. The movement that started through his ministry in China reached 10 million people in a decade. After that, Curtis led church planting efforts at Saddleback for several years, and he has continued to train people in disciple making and church planting....
Matt Dabbs
Throw It Off! – How to Deal with Sin That Keeps Entangling Us
What does the Bible say for Christians to do with the sin that keeps getting in the way of running the race God has set before them? RENEW.org presents Matt Wilson, lead minister of Ekklesia Christian Church in South Carolina.
Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson
A Pivotal Teaching Moment: Recognizing God’s Voice
God’s voice can get tuned out in the busyness of life—even of church life. Why is it important to teach people how to recognize his voice? I recently came across one of my favorite stories from the Bible. Throughout my years of teaching, it’s not only reminded me of why I teach, but also what to teach. It’s the...
Tim Casey
How to Learn How to Love Well – Q&A with Marriage Expert Dr. Joe Beam
In this Q&A on marriage, Joe Beam, bestselling author and founder of Marriage Helper, gives practical advice on how to learn how to love well. Q: Let’s say I want to love my spouse better, but we’re both super busy. Any ideas? In our current culture, schedules are incredibly busy. When things are insanely busy,...
Joe Beam
What’s the History of Valentine’s Day? And Here’s Why It Matters…
What’s the history of Valentine’s Day? Here are two historical reasons for the holiday as well as a radically appropriate way to celebrate the holiday in this era. Have you ever wondered what’s the history behind Valentine’s Day? As it turns out, the origins of Valentine’s Day are as clear cut as a toddler’s self-inflicted...
Daniel McCoy
10 Bible Verses about Parenting
The Bible is a source of wisdom for parents, and here are 10 particularly helpful Bible verses about parenting. Becoming a parent has been one of the most incredible things I’ve ever experienced in my life. But let’s get real here: parenting isn’t always a walk in the park; sometimes it’s downright tough. It’s true...
Nicole Stine