Rising Star Church of God in Christ

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

His pew or hers? Woman concerned about man she met in church

Q: I met a nice guy at church of all places, and he's invited me out. I'm excited but nervous. Do I stay at his house or let him come to mine? It's been a while.

10 Ways to Be a Welcoming Church to Those With Special Needs

For those willing to welcome those with special needs, how can today’s churches better serve these families? One parent shares some tips.

Could Christ Have Sinned When Tempted?

Some would say that Christ had to be able to sin or His temptations were not real. Scripture is clear that Christ never sinned although H...

Day 16: The Church That Belongs to Christ

Almighty God, You Have Built Your Church

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and …

I need Christ, not something that resembles Him.

I need Christ, not something that resembles Him. – C.S. Lewis

What the Church Is Not (Part 1)

The Four Marks of the Church: Reasons to Believe

To be a saint, go to Christ. To get wet, go where it’s raining. To get holy, go where Christ is. Where is Christ? In His body, not “out of the body.” To go to Christ, go to His body, His Church.

Trusting God When Your Plans Get Crushed

Can I Love Jesus But Not The Church?

If we don’t love God’s people, then we have reason to suspect that our relationship with God is not genuine.

Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church

I love my church where I serve, but I’m also very grateful for the local church in general. In all its beauty and flaws, I can’t imagine culture surviving without it.

How to preach difficult doctrines without splitting your church — Southern Equip

Faithful doctrinal teaching always starts with the text, not a system.

Body of Christ: Why You Should Not Welcome My Special Needs Child to Your Church

If the church does not find a way to include special needs families, it will hinder any possibility of these parents or children being able to contribute to the Body of Christ within the church.