Apr 15, 2016 | Perspectives
Larry Osborne has served as a Senior Pastor at North Coast Church in Vista, California since 1980. The church has grown from 128 to over 11,000 in weekend attendance. Larry’s books include Thriving in Babylon, Innovation’s Dirty Little Secret, Accidental Pharisees,...
Apr 13, 2016 | Inspiration, Refreshment
If you are looking for a good escape that can also feed your spiritual hunger, biblical fiction could be your answer. Just what is biblical fiction? First, it is speculative fiction that uses Christian themes and incorporates the Christian worldview, however varied...
Apr 8, 2016 | Perspectives
I love the kids my husband has had the privilege of pastoring, no matter their ages, and many a child has gone through one of my Wednesday night classes. Some of the children who gave me grief in their elementary school years have grown to be sweet, loving teenagers....
Apr 6, 2016 | Inspiration, Pastor's Life, VIDEO
Quigg Lawrence, Bishop of Church of the Holy Spirit, talks about church finances while opening up about his family’s financial struggles when he was a boy. This, among other things, has led him to the important realization that satan can gain a foothold where there is...
Apr 6, 2016 | Inspiration
Though it typically is thought to be in reference to alcohol, drugs, and, lately, pornography, the term addiction truly refers to an almost unlimited list of habits that negatively affect a person and/or the people around him or her. In addition to these, people in...
Apr 4, 2016 | Inspiration
A life of ministry collects stress like a house collects dust. That’s why Spring cleaning isn’t t something that should just happen in our homes. Each Spring you and I can de-clutter our lives to eliminate the stress and make sure we’re maximizing our time...
Apr 1, 2016 | Inspiration
Pastor Ron Vietti is the Lead Pastor of Valley Bible Fellowship in Bakersfield, California. Ron and his wife Debbie, of 43 years, pioneered Valley Bible Fellowship in 1974 with ten teenagers. It is now a church of over 10,000 people. Outside of the main campus, VBF...
Mar 30, 2016 | Inspiration, Perspectives
As an editor of Christian books, I often need quick access to multiple Bible translations and resources, and I know you find yourself in the same boat daily. Here are some online sources to assist you in your preparation. Bible Gateway—This is my go-to resource, and I...
Mar 23, 2016 | Inspiration, Pastor's Life, VIDEO
Pastor Jonathan Watson stepped into a leadership role in the church just days after his son was born. Here, Jon discusses his experience with pride and his relationship with his position of authority within the church. As he faced devastating challenges in his...
