Christianity

Prophetic preaching is usually paired in contrast with priestly preaching. The priestly focuses on the ongoing life of the community, pastoral concerns, and regular presence in the life of the...

Christianity’s founder, Jesus Christ, never formed a “church” like the ones we see today. He never built a building or organized a weekly service. He never outlined church membership criteria....

A small group prayer meeting can be a wonderful time to host in your home. You just need one or more friends and a basic idea of what you would like to have go on. We have a small group in our...

Many churches have much to offer the community, but without careful advertising, the community will remain unaware of the resources available. Churches must dedicate time and money to get the word...

Many people believe in God. Most of those people don't know where to go beyond that. There is one simple thing to do that can get you started on the path to building your relationship with God. ...

Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus can be difficult for some people because they don't know how to get started. They often don't realize that merely by starting they have shown the beginnings of...

A mission trip should never be hindered by money. People search for charitable ways to distribute their money, so much of the time, all you need to do is ask for it. According to Southern...

Leading a church music ministry is a balancing act; the ministry leader needs to work with church leaders to facilitate their plans, and coordinate people (many of them volunteers) to carry out...

It is a spiritual world, and as soon as you try to share God's Word, you can't see it, but the demons run to you, desperately, trying to make you fearful of speaking your beliefs to the people...

We all claim to have friends. However, do you have life-long friends? Friends that stick by you no matter what? If not, You really need this data.

Few people don't pass at least a half-dozen church signs a day on their commutes to and from work or school. What you put on a church sign can bless and draw visitors or leave people wishing they...

Are you really wanting to make a difference in people's lives? Are you going to church but do not feel like you are the church? If so, this will help you to help others. Start making a difference...

Becoming a missionary is the work of a lifetime. As a missionary, you'll experience the adventure of living in a new area and a new culture, the fulfillment of helping and serving the less...

Twitter is a great tool for keeping in touch with other people, and for busy churches it can also be a great way to organize members and small groups. Here are some ideas for using Twitter for...

People tend to think that money or success will lead to living a satisfied and fulfilling life. Although money and success can't hurt your road to pure unadulterated satisfaction however, after...

A church hospitality usher plays a large roll in creating an atmosphere of welcoming and acceptance at a church. He is often the first person that people meet as they walk through the front doors,...

The Christian faith is the largest in the world. As Christians, we believe that Jesus died on the cross for our salvation. One thing we must remember though, is that our spirituality is a very...

Most churches desire to increase their membership bases. However, church staff members are typically very busy and can sometimes drop the ball when it comes to helping newcomers feel welcomed. If...

In these hard times, it is easy to want to throw up my hands and say I’ve had enough! Most of the aggravation is not knowing what the future holds. However, I stop and think about the here and...

When someone new walks into a church, I don't think those who already attend realize what a difficult challenge it can be for someone who has no connections to anyone in the church. Learning the...

The Golden Rule, which is "Do to others as you would have them do to you" (Luke 6:31), sounds so simple and yet so many people have a hard time following this rule on a daily basis. ...

For some Christian people, it is hard to accept when a loved one comes out of the closet. If there is confusion about how you should react and you are TRYING to do the right thing, this article is...

Jonah was a Hebrew Prophet who lived around 800 B.C. Jonah is known for being a rebellious prophet who was afraid to speak the word of the Lord to the people of Ninevah. Ninevah was located near...

Gay and Christian may still seem like two terms that are incompatible with each other to some people. But there are many people in the United States who practice their Christian faith, while still...

Sometimes, it is hard to believe in something that we cannot see. It takes strong faith to believe in something like a God. Read on to be a strong believer in God!

Thomas Paine wrote The Age of Reason in 1793. This writing promoted the idea of deism, which is a belief that there was a God that created the universe. However, that was the end of the...

Difficult people are the scourge of the earth. Nobody want to be around one. You can be around a difficult person if you know how to relate to them. Here are several ways.

Love is the most enduring human trait. It is immortal, in comparison to faith and love. We love our spouses, families and friends. The feeling comes naturally and we will do everything for those...

Attending church for its sake has been an accusation levelled against many Christians. Truth be told, we know how many of us are pew-warmers, power-grabbers, popularity-seekers and pretentious...

Joining a new church can be overwhelming, especially if the church is a large on. One of the best parts of attending a church is making friends who share your views and beliefs but meeting people...

Those who believe that the Holy Bible provides answers to all of life's questions and problems often find solace in its words. In the world we live in, we are constantly faced with moral...

According to the Bible, God's ten commandments were handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai. These commandments have been a strong basis for living according to God's commands for centuries. Many...

The whole Bible is a book on compassion. Throughout the Old and New Testaments references to compassion are specifically mentioned over 90 times. From kings to prophets to everyday people, the...

While most people think of missionaries as Christians who travel to other countries to share their faith as they try to convert others, there are actually missionaries who come to (or are) in...

People always wonder how to jumpstart or revive their prayer life. Here are a few suggestions that when practiced can make your prayer life vibrant.

The Bible is filled with multiple references to leadership and what it takes to be a good leader. The Bible talks about the effects of good leadership as well as the results of poor leadership....

Many people wonder what the Bible has to say about truth. Truth is authenticity and the opposite of lying. Truth has many benefits, including freeing you from the power of sin. God's people have a...

Many people wonder what the Bible has to say about being judgmental. The Bible is clear that God does not want His people judging one another. Because people do not have the entire picture as God...

Many people wonder what the Bible has to say about stubbornness. Some variant of the word "stubborn" appears 28 times in the Bible. The Bible also includes the word...

While the Bible does say that there will always be poor people, it does not say that there will always be hungry people. In fact, a lot of the Bible revolves around food and deals with the problem...

Why do bad things happen in life, especially to good people? It can be difficult to understand and accept.

Do you have a large church or a small church? It doesn't matter, every church can benefit from having small groups for people to get together during the week and share in each others lives!

Whenever something unexpected or seemingly impossible happens we say it is a miracle. The Bible records many miracles that some critics try to explain away while others regard them as proof of...

Genesis, the first Book of the Bible, states almost immediately that man is to have "dominion over" all animals. In perusing the rest of the Bible, you'll see that it has an aspect of...

Many single Christians have a strong to desire to meet others who share their faith, especially when it comes to finding a date or mate. Fortunately, there are many ways for Christian singles to...

Thankful today in our world for some people is so hard because human being always want more and more and compare them self to other.

You're ready to go back to church after months or years away. But how? Here are some first steps to take.

The decision to leave a church can be one of the most difficult and emotional decisions a person or family has to make. You shouldn’t make this choice lightly. American culture has become...

Every born again believer is commanded to "Go into the world and preach the gospel" and play a part in the Great Commission. Sadly many do not take a role in this commission, they are...

The Spiritual journey is a very personal one and each person will have their own story to tell of how they got to the end. It is the journey or process that makes the difference in a person's...