“Do it for the Vine!!!” “Let’s Snap this…” “Imma tweet that!” “I need this picture for the Gram!” “ I have over 100 likes on my status!” Theses are all statements that wouldn’t have made sense a few years ago; in fact, to many adults reading these statements, they still don’t make any sense! However, …
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In the book of Genesis, we read about a woman named Agar wandering the desert with her boy Ishmael. Unfortunately she had very little water; nothing but a bottle of water for him to drink and when that water ran out she could not bear to watch the boy die of thirst. She left him …
I have a habit of calling movie stars by their first names. I am a big fan of the Mission Impossible movies and sometimes I forget that I really don’t know Tom Cruise. For example, I will be chatting with my wife and say “Man wasn’t that a crazy stunt Tom did?” She will be …
Every soldier in the army of God must ask himself: “Are we on a cruise ship or a battleship here?” The way we answer the question makes a difference in how we carry ourselves, live our lives, and execute our duties. Cruise-ship Christianity is akin to one long vacation. It’s like living inside the reality …
The rumblings and statistics are hard to ignore. There is a constant barrage of breaking news of my generation leaving the Church in record numbers, and becoming increasingly more secular in their worldview. Based on these accounts, it would appear as if all hope is lost and the Church might as well “throw-in-the-towel”. Judging by …
If you are like me, you have people in your life who are away from God and it breaks your heart thinking they may spend eternity away from you and from God. Many people wonder if they can make a difference in someone’s life. Others know they can, but aren’t exactly sure how. They don’t …
In mission work the Spirit of Darkness is heavy, the principalities, the rulers, the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places have taken hold. Death permeates the cities, the homes, the eyes of many people. We are entering regions where Jesus is not known. Prayer in these places requires the Holy Spirit’s power, sensitivity …
It was a difficult climb down. I had to hold on to a wire that was drilled into the side of a mountain. Holding onto the “rock” took on a whole new meaning. But as I hiked down Mount Arbel on my trip to Israel last year, God gave me some wondrous revelations: We can …
As a boy, I admired the confidence and conviction of Muhammad Ali, who is not a Christian but was deeply insightful regarding the mentality of effective fighters. Once, to psych out a challenger for the heavy weight title, Ali said: “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a …
Getting men to pray has always been a daunting task. I suspect that we men like to talk to God on our own terms. Plus, the whole notion of relational connection is always frightening to us. Although quite a number of men feel this way, many women also struggle with the notion of building lives …
Mr. Sorge is an author and speaker with a unique way of helping people process their journey, while encouraging them to stay in the race and overcome. Whether you’re reading one of his books or listening to him, you’re about to receive a message from the heart of God that will strengthen your faith and draw you into greater intimacy with Jesus.
Dr. Loritts is the Teaching Pastor at The Summit Church (North Carolina), and a speaker at conferences, churches and retreats across the globe. The award-winning author also serves as the President of The Kainos Movement, an organization committed to seeing the multiethnic church become the new normal.
Dr. Ireland is founder and lead pastor of Christ Church (New Jersey), a multisite, multicultural congregation representing over 70 nationalities. Author of over 25 books, he has also traveled to more than 75 nations, and built a reputation of teaching culturally relevant messages that inspire and empower his global audiences.
Mrs. Rosario possesses one of the most powerful and captivating voices in Christian music today. Leading a generation of worshippers, her music has impacted hearts around the world. Whether it's making new songs or mentoring worship leaders, she has established herself as a defining artist of this generation.
This collection of creatives, teachers and leaders inspire and invoke worship through various forms of creativity. Their vision is to share their deep connection to God’s heart in the area of diversity and biblically grounded worship expressions. Their heart for worship is to see the Body of Christ know Jesus through their art.