11 Why Work Matters More Than You Think

11 Why Work Matters More Than You Think

Every day, you’re pulled into power struggles at work, at home, and in relationships where someone has authority. When someone has power over you, your instinct may be to resist and protect yourself. When you’re the one in charge, your instinct may be to assert control and get your way. But what if those relationships were never meant to be contests to win or lose? In today’s passage, we discover a biblical framework that transforms authority and submission from problems to manage into opportunities.

10 How Biblical Marriage Solves Your Need for Intimacy

10 How Biblical Marriage Solves Your Need for Intimacy

Most people think biblical marriage is just a list of rules, but it’s actually God’s beautiful solution to your deepest need for intimacy. Genesis 2 teaches the three foundational commitments that make marriage fulfilling: specialness, permanence, and becoming one flesh. You’ll discover why Hollywood’s promise of freedom leads to loneliness, what Adam learned before Eve was even created, and why the wisest man who ever lived concluded that permanent monogamous marriage is the path to true happiness.

Women’s Ministry Survey Example

Women’s Ministry Survey Example

As a ministry leader, you often do surveys. But what questions should ask? Which questions solicit the best input? After 30 years in ministry — and countless surveys! — these are the questions I’ve found most helpful.

06 What Does it Mean to Receive Jesus?

06 What Does it Mean to Receive Jesus?

In Matthew 10:40-42, Jesus teaches that how we respond to His disciples reveals how we respond to Him, and ultimately, to God. Welcoming believers isn’t just about hospitality; it’s a test of our faith and a path to eternal reward.