Everywhere we traveled in India, they were there—in the streets, on the sidewalks, even in the shops. Bovines—sacred cows. They’re part of the landscape in …

“Our worship attendance has grown from 100 to 500 in just the last year.” “We have over 75 kids in the youth group.” Numbers. They’re …

The eyes of the small boy in rural India drew me in. He was filled with wonder as he heard about Jesus for the first …

The old pastor advised the new young minister: “Whatever you do, don’t form any friendships in the church.” I’ve often heard this advice in the …

“If you just have enough information, then you’ll believe–and behave.” That seems to be the unspoken hope in the church today. Helping others love and …

In years of Sunday school, Johnny heard hundreds of Bible stories. Then he graduated to years of Bible studies. Eventually he went off to college, …

Overheard at a Starbucks somewhere in America: CHURCH PLANTER: Hi there. I’m Tyler. REGULAR GUY: Hi, I’m Guy. PLANTER: Hi, Guy. Hey, I’m new in …

You can tell a lot about a product from its packaging. Apple’s simple white product boxes radiate a promise of cool technology inside. Hormel’s old-style …

Stupid. Yup, I’m afraid those fill-in-the-blank sermon outlines are simply stupid. Obviously, that’s not the intent. Those who use fill-in-the-blanks do so with good intentions. …

News of next week’s Lifetree episode on Ted Haggard’s tale of temptation has lit up the news wires. From USA Today to Reuter’s to CNBC …